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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and TS30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm F800EXR TS30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 TS30 Fujifilm F800EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2012More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm F800EXR TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the TS30.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and TS30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and TS30.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
44
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
53
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
50
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-07-25 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $180