Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 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
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ZR1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores versus the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic ZR1
Fujifilm F550 EXR | ZR1 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 25 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
ZR1 | Fujifilm F550 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZR1
Fujifilm F550 EXR | ZR1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features outside 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) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the ZR1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZR1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZR1.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Venus Engine V |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $450 | $280 |