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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 5 months prior to the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm XP30 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm XP30

 TS20 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm XP30 TS20 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the TS20.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
65
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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