Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS1
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS1 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm T550 was released 4 years after the TS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic TS1
| Fujifilm T550 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm T550
| TS1 | Fujifilm T550 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS1
| Fujifilm T550 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 features external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the TS1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and TS1.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
| Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Launched | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) | 189 grams (0.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $160 | $380 |