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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm JV150 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was revealed 24 months earlier than the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm JV150 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm JV150

 TS4 Fujifilm JV150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm JV150 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JV150 versus Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 against the TS4.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JV150 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JV150
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
62
lighter than competition (126 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $399