Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS20
Fujifilm Z30 | TS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm Z30
TS20 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS20
Fujifilm Z30 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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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 |