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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 13 months after the SZ7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm T550 SZ7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm T550

 SZ7 Fujifilm T550 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm T550 SZ7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the SZ7.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ7.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T550
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
47
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
35
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - 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 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $199