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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(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
Panasonic TS30
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TS30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 TS30 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm F550 EXR TS30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
39
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
49
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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