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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 19 months after the TS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm XP30 TS2 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm XP30

 TS2 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm XP30 TS2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the TS2.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and TS2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
65
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $350