Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FZ100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 18 months after the FZ100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades versus the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the FZ100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F660EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.