Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced July 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
- Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm JX550 was announced 18 months before the TS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades versus the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic TS5
Fujifilm JX550 | TS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm JX550
TS5 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS5
Fujifilm JX550 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 versus the TS5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX550 and TS5.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 113 gr (0.25 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 370 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $200 | $350 |