Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS7

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ZS7 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched within a month of the ZS7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.