Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 17 months after the TS3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the TS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic TS3
| Fujifilm T550 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm T550
| TS3 | Fujifilm T550 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS3
| Fujifilm T550 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the TS3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and TS3.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 310 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $160 | $380 |