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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm XP30 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm XP30

 TS5 Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm XP30 TS5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology 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 speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 370 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $240 $350