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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP120
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was introduced 6 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP130 scores against the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm XP130 TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2012Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm XP130

 TS4 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm XP130 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP130 features outside 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) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 against the TS4.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP130 and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP130 and TS4.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP130 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
69
environment proof
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
good battery power (310 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2018-01-24 2012-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 One One
Cost at launch $171 $399