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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TS1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 5 years after the TS1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm X30 TS1 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm X30

 TS1 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm X30 TS1 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers external measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the TS1.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and TS1 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and TS1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
47
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (470 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery life (470 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (423g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-08-26 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 470 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $380