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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released 18 months later than the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm JX550 FX700 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Fujifilm JX550

 FX700 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FX700

 Fujifilm JX550 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the FX700.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Panasonic FX700
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
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really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FX700
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $399