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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 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 S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic S3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 2 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up versus the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm T550 S3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm T550

 S3 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm T550 S3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic S3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the S3.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T550 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Panasonic S3 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
Travel photography with Panasonic S3
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography highlights
47
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S3 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 Overall 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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $110