Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic SZ5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 6 months later than the SZ5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the SZ5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and SZ5.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.