Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm T500 was introduced 24 months earlier than the TS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm T500 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm T500
TS30 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2013 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm T500 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the TS30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and TS30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 136g (0.30 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $180 |