Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm JX500 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm JX500
TS30 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2012 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm JX500 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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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 |