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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic 3D1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 15 months later than the 3D1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm T550 3D1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Fujifilm T550

 3D1 Fujifilm T550 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic 3D1

 Fujifilm T550 3D1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the 3D1.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and 3D1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T550 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
59
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
47
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic 3D1
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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 life - 200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $670