Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 7 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the FZ1000 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ1000 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the FZ1000 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and FZ1000 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and FZ1000 II.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T550 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.