Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ5

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and SZ5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was unveiled 11 months earlier than the SZ5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides outer 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 SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the SZ5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.