Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 12 months earlier than the SZ7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with exterior 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 SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SZ7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.