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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FH25 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 7 months after the FH25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH25 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FH25 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH25

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the FH25.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH25.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
39
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH25
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine VI
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $180