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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 24 months before the SZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm T550 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm T550

 SZ10 Fujifilm T550 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm T550 SZ10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 provides exterior dimensions 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 SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the SZ10.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (177 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography features
47
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $200