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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was brought out at a similar time to the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm JX500

          

          

            
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Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
 Fujifilm JX500 TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 has got physical measurements 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 TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the TS4.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and TS4.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JX500 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

            Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
55
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
31
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (310 per charge)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm JX500 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
68
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 better than average battery power (310 per charge)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
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 reasonably wide (26mm)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (310 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
28
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (113g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic support
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 display    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 113g (0.25 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $399