Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 1

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and 1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 3 years prior to the 1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the 1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the 1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 1.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.