• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm T550 advantages over Panasonic FH10

  • More telephoto lens reach
    288 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic FH10 advantages over Fujifilm T550

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 25 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    100g vs 141g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm T300

Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm T300
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
Panasonic FH10
Fujifilm T300
  • $299
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Fujifilm T400

Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm T400
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
Panasonic FH10
Fujifilm T400
  • $299
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony W610

Fujifilm T550
Sony W610
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
Panasonic FH10
Sony W610
  • $299
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer exposure
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Sony WX70

Fujifilm T550
Sony WX70
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
Panasonic FH10
Sony WX70
  • $299
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compared to Nikon S6800

Fujifilm T550
Nikon S6800
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Panasonic FH10
Nikon S6800
  • $299
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Lighter weight
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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