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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 12 months later than the TS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm T500 TS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm T500

 TS20 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm T500 TS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the TS20.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and TS20.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than average (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-31
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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