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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TS3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 21 months later than the TS3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the TS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm X20 TS3 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2011More recent by 21 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm X20

 TS3 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm X20 TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the TS3.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and TS3 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (353g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
60
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (353g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
63
good battery (310 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (270 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (353g)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-04-29 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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 270 shots 310 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $380