Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 18 months prior to the FZ200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the FZ200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ200.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.