Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 12 months before the SZ8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 offers exterior measurements 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 SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the SZ8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T550 will be behind in sensor innovation.