Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 12 months prior to the FZ200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys external dimensions 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 FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ200.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.