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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was brought out 5 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the JX350 grades against the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic TS30

 JX350 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the FujiFilm JX350

 TS30 JX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic TS30

 JX350 TS30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the JX350 against the TS30.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and TS30.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged JX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JX350
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
65
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
lighter than average (142g)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
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decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic TS30
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Alternative name FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Style 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
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $180