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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T205
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T200 was released 5 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T200 scores versus the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Panasonic TS30

 T200 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the FujiFilm T200

 TS30 T200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic TS30

 T200 TS30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T200 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the T200 and the TS30.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T200 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T200 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T200
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T200
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T200
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic TS30
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as FinePix T205 Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 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
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $160 $180