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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm T550 ZR1 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm T550

 ZR1 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm T550 ZR1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the ZR1.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and ZR1.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
47
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 158 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $280