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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled very close to the TS20 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm JZ100 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 TS20 Fujifilm JZ100 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm JZ100 TS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the TS20.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TS20.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
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 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 - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
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
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $190 $179