Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 23 months before the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the TS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and TS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.