Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH20

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 13 months later than the FH20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.