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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the FZ70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm T550 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm T550

 FZ70 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm T550 FZ70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the FZ70.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and FZ70.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (400 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography information
76
lighter than others (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
55
great battery (400 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
48
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
26
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $300