Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ28

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FZ28 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 24 months later than the FZ28 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the FZ28.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ28.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.