Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FZ35 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 7 months after the FZ35 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the FZ35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ35 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ35.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.