Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30
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![Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR/Fujifilm-F550-EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and TS30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm F550 EXR | TS30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR
TS30 | Fujifilm F550 EXR | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 42 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm F550 EXR | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the TS30.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and TS30.
All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-F550-EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVI MPEG4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $450 | $180 |