Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 24 months earlier than the SZ3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic SZ3
| Fujifilm F500 EXR | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
| SZ3 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic SZ3
| Fujifilm F500 EXR | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the SZ3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SZ3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $430 | $150 |
