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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Revealed March 2013
Panasonic TS3
(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 August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was announced 20 months later than the TS3 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XP200 TS3 
AnnouncedMarch 2013August 2011More recent by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm XP200

 TS3 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XP200 TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the TS3.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP200 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery life (310 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
45
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-03-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 300 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $380