Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FZ100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 6 months after the FZ100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the FZ100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.