Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH10

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FH10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 17 months prior to the FH10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores against the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers 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) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the FH10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH10.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.