Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 13 months later than the SZ7 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up versus the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the SZ7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ7.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an edge in sensor tech.