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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TS1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 4 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm X20 TS1 
RevealedApril 2013January 2009Fresher by 52 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm X20

 TS1 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm X20 TS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the TS1.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and TS1 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and TS1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The fresher Fujifilm X20 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
20
no manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than competition (353 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (270 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
60
good battery power (270 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
31
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (353 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-04-29 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 270 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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