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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FH5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FH5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 7 months later than the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FH5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH5 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

          

          

            
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH5 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the FH5.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH5.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.

            Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
38
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography advice
52
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
69
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
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 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 does not have Time Lapse function
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (121g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 grams (0.47 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photos
Form 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $450 $169