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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TS20 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 6 months before the TS20 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic TS20

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TS20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

					

					

						
 TS20 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS20

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TS20 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features external measurements 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 TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the TS20.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TS20.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

						Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
39
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2")
30
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
69
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (215 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2")
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 lighter than others (142g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
52
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than average in class (215 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 lighter than others (142 grams)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have Time Lapse function
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (215 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
31
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (142 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-19 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $450 $179