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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(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
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 24 months earlier than the TS30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm T550 TS30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm T550

 TS30 Fujifilm T550 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm T550 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 has outside 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 TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the TS30.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and TS30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T550 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
48
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $180