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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and 3D1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 3 months earlier than the 3D1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 3D1 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR 3D1 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the 3D1.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and 3D1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
40
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography info
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
50
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic 3D1
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $670