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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Announced July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was released 18 months earlier than the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm XP50 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm XP50

 TS5 Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm XP50 TS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the TS5.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and TS5.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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great battery power (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 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 speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DMW-BCM13
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 Single Single
Price at launch $180 $350