Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS2

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TS2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 4 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the TS2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and TS2 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and TS2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.