Clicky

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 4 years after the FS25 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the FS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm T550 FS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm T550

 FS25 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm T550 FS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the FS25.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and FS25.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $160 $230