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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 5 months later than the TS3 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XP50 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm XP50

 TS3 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XP50 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outer dimensions 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 TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the TS3.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and TS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
64
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $380