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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm F550 EXR LS5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 LS5 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm F550 EXR LS5 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
39
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than others (126g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
49
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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