Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus FE-4000

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus FE-4000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 18 months after the FE-4000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the FE-4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Olympus FE-4000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the FE-4000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FE-4000 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FE-4000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.