Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 7 months after the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the SZ7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and SZ7.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F800EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.