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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ5 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 SZ5 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm F660EXR SZ5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography advice
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (217g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography information
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (217g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set 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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery 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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $195