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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 2 years after the FH2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm T550 FH2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm T550

 FH2 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm T550 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the FH2.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and FH2.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
48
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (136g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $149