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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured 4 years before the TS30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades vs the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm JZ200 TS30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 TS30 Fujifilm JZ200 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm JZ200 TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs the TS30.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and TS30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (135 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2015-01-06
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
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