Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS30

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was manufactured 3 years after the TS30 which 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 TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP130 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP130 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and TS30.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP130 will have a benefit in sensor tech.