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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and F5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was released 3 months prior to the F5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm XF1 F5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm XF1

 F5 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm XF1 F5 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the F5.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and F5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and F5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic F5 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
56
lighter than others (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography features
Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (121g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $380 $100