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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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 SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic SZ7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 5 months earlier than the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic SZ7

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR SZ7 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

					

					

						
 SZ7 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic SZ7

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR SZ7 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with physical 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the SZ7.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ7.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

						Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography details
39
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography info
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography highlights
52
 amazing zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography details
69
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
49
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is very small (1/2")
 lack of Timelapse function
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging advice
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 pictures
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 feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $199