Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and SZ5 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was introduced 6 months before the SZ5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores versus the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the SZ5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and SZ5.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.