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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was announced 4 years prior to the TS5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JV100 grades vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic TS5

 JV100 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the FujiFilm JV100

 TS5 JV100 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic TS5

 JV100 TS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JV100 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JV100 versus Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the JV100 vs the TS5.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JV100 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography features
Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic TS5
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 - 370 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $99 $350