Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FZ150 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 15 months earlier than the FZ150 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has external 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 FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ150 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the FZ150.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ150.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.