Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 18 months prior to the ZS15 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the ZS15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.