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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 3 years before the TS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm A170 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm A170

 TS20 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm A170 TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the TS20.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and TS20.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-31
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $179