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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Launched April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TS30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 20 months earlier than the TS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm X20 TS30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm X20

 TS30 Fujifilm X20 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2013More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm X20 TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the TS30.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and TS30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and TS30.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others (353g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
60
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (353 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-29 2015-01-06
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 measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $180