Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Announced January 2015
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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 5 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic SZ10
| Fujifilm F500 EXR | SZ10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
| SZ10 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 48 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic SZ10
| Fujifilm F500 EXR | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior measurements 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the SZ10.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SZ10.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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lighter than average (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $430 | $200 |
