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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic TS30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm JZ100 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 TS30 Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm JZ100 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (129g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than competitors (142g)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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