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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 23 months before the SZ10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ10 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SZ10 Fujifilm F900EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the SZ10.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
44
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery (260 shots)
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
66
lighter than others in class (232g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $380 $200