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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TS3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was announced about the same time to the TS3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TS3 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

		

		

			
 TS3 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm F550 EXR TS3 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR compared to the TS3.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TS3.
All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 good  resolution (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2")
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition (215g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2")
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
52
 long zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 good battery life (310 shots)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than competition (215 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
63
 good battery life (310 shots)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
49
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor (1/2")
 no Time Lapse mode
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 good battery life (310 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (215g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic support
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $380