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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic SZ3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled around the same time to the SZ3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm T500 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm T500

 SZ3 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm T500 SZ3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the SZ3.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and SZ3.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $150