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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TS30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 5 years before the TS30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TS30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 TS30 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm F500 EXR TS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the TS30.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TS30.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
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lighter than competition (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (142g)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 215g (0.47 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $430 $180