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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z30 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TS5 Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJuly 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z30 TS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the TS5.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS5.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $350