Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH22

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH22 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 13 months later than the FH22 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the FH22.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH22.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.