Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FZ300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 5 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the FZ300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.