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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed very close to the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm JX500 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TS20 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm JX500 TS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the TS20.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and TS20.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS20 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $179