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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SZ1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was announced very close to the SZ1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up vs the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ1 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SZ1 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the SZ1.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography information
37
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (217 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (131 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (217g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (131 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging information
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (217g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $179