Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic F5

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and F5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was revealed 17 months earlier than the F5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the F5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and F5.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.