Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 5 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up against the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the SZ7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ7.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.