Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic XS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and XS1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 17 months earlier than the XS1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the XS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and XS1.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.