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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 24 months after the TS4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm XP70 TS4 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm XP70

 TS4 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm XP70 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 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).

See the Fujifilm XP70 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the TS4.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and TS4.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP70 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
great battery (310 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 210 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $399