Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FH8 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 12 months before the FH8 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys outer measurements 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 FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the FH8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FH8.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.