Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FH22 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 19 months later than the FH22 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FH22
Fujifilm F550 EXR | FH22 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
FH22 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH22
Fujifilm F550 EXR | FH22 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the FH22.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH22.
Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $200 |