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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 2 months earlier than the TS5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm X20 TS5 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm X20

 TS5 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm X20 TS5 
IntroducedApril 2013July 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outside measurements 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 TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the TS5.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and TS5 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
55
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
52
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (353g)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-04-29 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 DMW-BCM13
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $350