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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 5 months after the TS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm JX550

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 Fujifilm JX550 TS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got exterior measurements 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 TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the TS3.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and TS3.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
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 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography details
Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
56
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
32
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery power (310 per charge)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
68
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
 great battery power (310 shots)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
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 really wide (26mm)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
38
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 great battery power (310 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
28
 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone port
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $380