Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was released very close to the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the SZ1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.