Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2").

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 12 months prior to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.