Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ150

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FZ150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was launched 4 months later than the FZ150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the FZ150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the FZ150.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ150 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.