Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FX700

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FX700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 2 years after the FX700 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the FX700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FX700 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FX700.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.