FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30
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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Panasonic TS30
JV200 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the FujiFilm JV200
TS30 | JV200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 48 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm JV200 and Panasonic TS30
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JV200 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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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 |