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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 23 months earlier than the LF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic LF1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 LF1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
 LF1 Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic LF1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical 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 LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the LF1.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and LF1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX550 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm JX550 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
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 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
42
 manual focus
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Street photography factors
56
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
32
 good MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
68
 lighter than competitors in class (113g)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography information
34
 fairly wide (26mm)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
54
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm JX550 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone socket
36
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $500