Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus 7000

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and 7000 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 2 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the 7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external 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 Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus 7000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the 7000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and 7000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.