Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic TS4
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm XP30
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS4
Fujifilm XP30 | TS4 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |