Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX700

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FX700 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 13 months later than the FX700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside 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 FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the FX700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FX700.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR provides a benefit in sensor tech.