Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax K-500

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax K-500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and K-500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the K-500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the K-500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax K-500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the K-500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and K-500 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and K-500.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.