Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ30

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and LZ30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 24 months before the LZ30 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside measurements 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 LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LZ30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.