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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP120
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was unveiled 8 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores vs the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm XP130 TS2 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm XP130

 TS2 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm XP130 TS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 has outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the TS2.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP130 and TS2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP130 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2018-01-24 2010-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 life 240 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $171 $350