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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 24 months prior to the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm T550 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm T550

 TS6 Fujifilm T550 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS6

 Fujifilm T550 TS6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 vs the TS6.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and TS6.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery (370 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
48
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic TS6
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $300