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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 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 SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 6 months after the SZ5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm T550 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm T550

 SZ5 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm T550 SZ5 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the SZ5.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography information
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (136 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $160 $195