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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Panasonic ZR1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm JX550 ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ZR1 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm JX550 ZR1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
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good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography information
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lighter than others (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
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lighter than others (113g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
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quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
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