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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
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 XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 6 months later than the TS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up versus the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm XP70 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm XP70

 TS5 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm XP70 TS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the TS5.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and TS5.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography details
Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2013-07-12
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 210 photographs 370 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $350