Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015
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Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic SZ10
| Fujifilm F550 EXR | SZ10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
| SZ10 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 42 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic SZ10
| Fujifilm F550 EXR | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the SZ10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ10.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
lighter than competitors (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competition (177g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2015-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 1.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVI MPEG4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 158 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 200 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $450 | $200 |