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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T550 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 grades versus the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm T550 ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm T550

 ZS5 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm T550 ZS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T550 comes with physical dimensions 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 ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the ZS5.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and ZS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than average in class (214g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography factors
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $300