Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FX48

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FX48 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 24 months after the FX48 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the FX48.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FX48.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.