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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and SZ8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was introduced 3 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic SZ8

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR SZ8 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

          

          

            
 SZ8 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic SZ8

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F550 EXR SZ8 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the SZ8.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and SZ8.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

            Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
38
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography info
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (159g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
52
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
33
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
69
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (360mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than average in class (159g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (288mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 bad battery (200 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor size (1/2")
 missing Timelapse function
41
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery (200 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (215 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone port
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (159 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
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 aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" 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 - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $450 $275