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The FujiFilm Finepix S5000 has been getting a bit of press lately.
I like the look of this chunky little camera with the 10x optical zoom lens. Its list of features is very comprehensive. Having said this my only worry with it would be that it is only 3.2 megapixel. I would probably go for the Fujifilm Finepix S5700 if I could afford the extra if it were between the two of them.
Digital Photography Review has a great review of the Finepix S5000. It ends by presenting the following Pros and Cons:
Pros of the Fujifilm FinePix S5000
• Vivid color response, if a little strong with primary reds
• Ten times optical zoom provides a lot of flexibility, low distortion measurement
• Lens 'fast' even at telephoto (F3.2)
• Respectable macro focus at around one third zoom
• Excellent body design, feels very good in your hand
• Lighter and smaller than you expect
• Supplied lens adapter gives camera a more professional look, protects lens
• "Thirds grid" overlay option on live view is useful
• Good build quality for a plastic camera
• Flexible Program AE (up / down arrow to select equiv. exposures)
• Range of manual controls including aperture and shutter priority
• Unlimited 30 fps 320x240 video (although large storage requirements)
• RAW format (weighs in at 6.5 MB per file)
• Bright LCD monitor which works well even in low light
• Short write times to xD-Picture Card
• Novel Final-5 continuous shooting mode
• Amazing battery life
Cons of the Fujifilm FinePix S5000
• Sharpening algorithm too harsh (and/or unsophisticated)
• Use of higher sensitivities affects image sharpness
• Vignetting / Lens shading visible in everyday shots
• Poor frame coverage of LCD and EVF (just 89% of final image)
• Not enough latitude (or fineness) of adjustment of image parameters
• Limited night exposure capability
• No direct adjustment for tone or color saturation
• No manual white balance preset
• Relatively slow shutter release lag (half to full press of shutter release)
• Flash exposures slightly underexposed (although could compensate)
• ISO 800 limited to one megapixel image size (1280 x 960)
• No gain in resolution shooting at the 6mp image size
Check out the rest of the great review here.
'Lets Go Digital' also has a good review of the Fujifilm FinePix S5000 here.
Leave your opinions in comments.
I just got this camer a couple weeks ago. I got it a a great price and it has been working great. Colors are vibrant, it has a sexy look and feel to it. Beside the cons you posted here and I have found in other sites - it's still the photographer who craft the photo, the camera is just a tool. This one is a good tool.