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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TS30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm XP70 TS30 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm XP70

 TS30 Fujifilm XP70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm XP70 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the TS30.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
65
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 210 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $180