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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled at a similar time to the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm XP50 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm XP50

 TS4 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm XP50 TS4 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 and the TS4.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and TS4.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP50 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP50
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
better than average battery power (310 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 197 grams (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 images 310 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $399