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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 6 months before the SZ5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
 SZ5 Fujifilm JX550 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 SZ5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither comes with Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with outer dimensions 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 SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the SZ5.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and SZ5.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography highlights
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
34
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
56
 lighter than average (113 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (136g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography features
32
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography advice
68
 lighter than average (113 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than competition (136 grams)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography features
34
 really wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging info
28
 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (113g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone jack
32
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than competition (136 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $195