Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3
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![Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR/Fujifilm-F550-EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic SZ3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 17 months earlier than the SZ3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up versus the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm F550 EXR | SZ3 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
SZ3 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm F550 EXR | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys external 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 SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the SZ3.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ3.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVI MPEG4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 250 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $150 |