Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S1
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was revealed 2 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic S1
Fujifilm T550 | S1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm T550
S1 | Fujifilm T550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic S1
Fujifilm T550 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 offers physical dimensions 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 S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and S1.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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 | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $160 | $269 |