Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Launched July 2011

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and LS5 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out at a similar time to the LS5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm F550 EXR | LS5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
LS5 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm F550 EXR | LS5 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the LS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and LS5 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and LS5.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 158 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 160 shots |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $450 | $294 |