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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FS25 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FS25 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FS25 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the FS25.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FS25.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
39
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.47 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $230