Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic GX8

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm T550 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GX8 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 comes with 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) while the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the GX8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and GX8.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T550 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T550 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.