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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was introduced 18 months prior to the TS5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm JZ100 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 TS5 Fujifilm JZ100 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012More recent by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm JZ100 TS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and 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 choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the TS5.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and TS5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
68
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $190 $350