Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm T550 was revealed 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH20
| Fujifilm T550 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm T550
| FH20 | Fujifilm T550 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH20
| Fujifilm T550 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 comes with external dimensions 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 FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the FH20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and FH20.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $160 | $179 |