Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Panasonic SZ7, 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 F770EXR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was unveiled very close to the SZ7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores vs the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F770EXR versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the SZ7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.