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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was launched 24 months later than the TS2 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm JX550 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TS2 Fujifilm JX550 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm JX550 TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX550 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the TS2.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and TS2.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $350