Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200
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![Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR/Fujifilm-F550-EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100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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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic FZ200
Fujifilm F550 EXR | FZ200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
FZ200 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic FZ200
Fujifilm F550 EXR | FZ200 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | |
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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 |