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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 24 months after the TS2 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm JX500 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TS2 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm JX500 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the TS2.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and TS2.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm JX500 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $350