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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 5 months before the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm XP30 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm XP30

 TS4 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm XP30 TS4 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the TS4.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
good battery pack (310 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
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 None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 pictures 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $240 $399