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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FH1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 19 months later than the FH1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH1 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FH1 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the FH1.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
50
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 163 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $150