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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Panasonic ZR1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZR1 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 ZR1 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZR1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography info
40
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography advice
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
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
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