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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FH5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 21 months later than the FH5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm XF1 FH5 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2011More recent by 21 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm XF1

 FH5 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm XF1 FH5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the FH5.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and FH5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and FH5.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH5 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XF1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Panasonic FH5 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (255g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (121g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (255g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (121 grams)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (255 grams)
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery form - 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $169