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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TS20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 2 years later than the TS20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the TS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm X30 TS20 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm X30

 TS20 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm X30 TS20 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the TS20.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and TS20 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and TS20.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS20 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
62
good battery pack (470 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (142g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (423g)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-08-26 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $179