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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released within a month of the F5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm T550 F5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm T550

 F5 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm T550 F5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the F5.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and F5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography info
Panasonic F5 Travel photography info
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average (121g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $100