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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm T500 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm T500

 TS30 Fujifilm T500 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm T500 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (142g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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