Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and FZ70 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 24 months before the FZ70 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the FZ70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ70 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and FZ70.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.