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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(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
Panasonic TS5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm JX550 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm JX550

 TS5 Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm JX550 TS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
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lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (113g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
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