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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic GF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and GF1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 22 months after the GF1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR GF1 
IntroducedJuly 2011October 2009More modern by 22 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 GF1 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic GF1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR GF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic GF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the GF1.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and GF1 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and GF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography info
40
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Street photography highlights
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
great battery life (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
50
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have Timelapse mode
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
25
features face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic GF1
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-10-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine HD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 385g (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 54
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 10.3
DXO Low light rating 158 513
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $400