Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FX580

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was released 4 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the FX580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 provides external 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 FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the FX580.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T550 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.