Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 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
- Released February 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 6 years prior to the TS6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS6
Fujifilm Z30 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Fujifilm Z30
TS6 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | February 2009 | More modern by 71 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS6
Fujifilm Z30 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 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).
See the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the TS6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS6.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-17 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 gr (0.24 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 370 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $300 |