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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and TS2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was announced 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm F900EXR TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 TS2 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm F900EXR TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the TS2.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-30 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $350