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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm XP30 TS1 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm XP30

 TS1 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm XP30 TS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the TS1.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
65
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $240 $380