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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was launched 2 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm T550 FZ100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm T550

 FZ100 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ100

 Fujifilm T550 FZ100 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 provides physical 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) and the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the FZ100.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and FZ100 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and FZ100.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography features
76
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
64
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (540g)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $500