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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Panasonic FH22
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH22 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FH22 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH22 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
39
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
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