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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FH7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FH7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled within a month of the FH7 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH7 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FH7 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FH7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the FH7.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FH7.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
40
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (126g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (126g)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no Timelapse function
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pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Price at release $450 $149