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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 3 years before the TS20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z30 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TS20 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z30 TS20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 features external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the TS20.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS20.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-17 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $150 $179