Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FZ100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 2 years after the FZ100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up against the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ100 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ100.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F800EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.