Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic FX700
| Fujifilm JX550 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Fujifilm JX550
| FX700 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic FX700
| Fujifilm JX550 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic 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 |