Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic SZ5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm T550
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Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ5
Fujifilm T550 | SZ5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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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 |