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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 2 years after the TS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm JX550 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TS1 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm JX550 TS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the TS1.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and TS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX550 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
32
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
68
lighter than average in class (113g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $380