Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS3

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was released 6 years after the TS3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up against the TS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 provides 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 TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the TS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP130 and TS3.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP130 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP130 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.