Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up against the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZR1
Fujifilm JX550 | ZR1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm JX550
ZR1 | Fujifilm JX550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZR1
Fujifilm JX550 | ZR1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the ZR1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and ZR1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 pounds) | 158g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $280 |