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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic FH3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 3 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm T550 FH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm T550

 FH3 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm T550 FH3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the FH3.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and FH3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T550 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
47
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 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
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)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $160