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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX355
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was launched 13 months before the TS20 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the JX350 grades vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic TS20

 JX350 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the FujiFilm JX350

 TS20 JX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic TS20

 JX350 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 offers outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the JX350 compared to the TS20.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged JX350 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
32
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (130g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic TS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 180 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
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 One One
Cost at release $200 $179