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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 4 years prior to the TS30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm JX500 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm JX500

 TS30 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm JX500 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers physical 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) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the TS30.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX500 and TS30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $90 $180