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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH20
(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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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

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 Glossary

The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display dimensions3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

Check the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic 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