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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 24 months after the TS2 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm JZ100 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 TS2 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm JZ100 TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
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 friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the TS2.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
68
lighter than average (129g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
67
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
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 Overall 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $190 $350