Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 4 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm JZ100 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm JZ100
TS30 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm JZ100 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the TS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TS30.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom 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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
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 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $190 | $180 |