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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FX78, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FX78 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced 6 months after the FX78 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FX78

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR FX78 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

					

					

						
 FX78 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FX78

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR FX78 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the FX78.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FX78.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

						Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2")
21
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than others in class (215 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2")
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
52
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
69
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (360mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography information
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 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2")
 missing Timelapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 manual mode not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (215g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone jack
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 shots
Battery format - 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $210