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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and TS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 6 months later than the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm X10 TS20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm X10

 TS20 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm X10 TS20 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X10 versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the TS20.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and TS20 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and TS20.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average in class (350 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (270 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
60
great battery power (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (350g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (350g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm X10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-07-11 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $179