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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 FZ200 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2011More recent by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm F550 EXR FZ200 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
40
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery power (540 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (588g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
63
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 lb) 588 gr (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 37
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 10.8
DXO Low light score 158 114
Other
Battery life - 540 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $499