Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic XS1
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
33
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
(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 XS1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
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On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic XS1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 scores against the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic XS1
| Fujifilm T550 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm T550
| XS1 | Fujifilm T550 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic XS1
| Fujifilm T550 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T550 enjoys outside measurements 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 XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the XS1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and XS1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.
Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Fujifilm T550 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Fujifilm T550 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm T550 Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
lighter than competition (136g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm T550 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (136g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
| 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 | - | 260 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $160 | $130 |