Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic TS3
Fujifilm X20 | TS3 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm X20
TS3 | Fujifilm X20 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS3
Fujifilm X20 | TS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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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 |