FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Fujifilm F660EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the JZ500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The JZ500 was launched 18 months earlier than the Fujifilm F660EXR making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the JZ500 scores vs the Fujifilm F660EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Fujifilm F660EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and Fujifilm F660EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and Fujifilm F660EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The JZ500 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.