Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH1

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 13 months after the FH1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the FH1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH1.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.