Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 21 months after the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the ZS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.