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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV205
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV200 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV200 was revealed 5 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the JV200 grades against the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic TS30

 JV200 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the FujiFilm JV200

 TS30 JV200 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 48 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic TS30

 JV200 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JV200 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JV200 versus Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the JV200 compared to the TS30.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV200 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JV200 and TS30.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged JV200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV200
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
29
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV200
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
60
lighter than others in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competitors (142g)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic TS30
 FujiFilm FinePix JV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called FinePix JV205 Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 180 images 250 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $49 $180