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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and TS30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was introduced 5 years after the TS30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm X-T4 TS30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2015More modern by 63 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 TS30 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm X-T4 TS30 

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 features physical measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus the TS30.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and TS30 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and TS30.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average (142 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (500 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
75
great battery life (500 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (607g)
74
lighter than average (142g)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (500 per charge)
has dual storage slots
44
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm X-T4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2020-02-24 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 23
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 500 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,700 $180