Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the SZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.