Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic F5

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic F5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and F5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 17 months prior to the F5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the F5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the F5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and F5.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.