Clicky

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm XP50 was released at a similar time to the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm XP50 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm XP50

 TS20 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm XP50 TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the TS20.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and TS20 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (142g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $179