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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 3 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm T550 FH1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm T550

 FH1 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm T550 FH1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the FH1.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and FH1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
76
lighter than average (136g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
48
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $150