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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH22, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 3 years after the FH22 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm T550 FH22 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Fujifilm T550

 FH22 Fujifilm T550 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH22

 Fujifilm T550 FH22 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside 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) and the Panasonic FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the FH22.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and FH22.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Panasonic FH22
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
has touch to focus
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
47
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH22
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 grams (0.30 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $200