Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS2

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TS2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 18 months later than the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the TS2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TS2.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.