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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 12 months earlier than the TS2 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm S8100fd TS2 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 TS2 Fujifilm S8100fd 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm S8100fd TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd has physical dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd vs the TS2.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and TS2 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and TS2.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-15 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $350