Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic G7

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic G7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 3 years earlier than the G7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the G7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the G7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and G7 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and G7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T500 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The older Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.