Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic SZ3
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm T500
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm T500 | SZ3 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |