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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Launched August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TS25 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 20 months after the TS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic TS25

 Fujifilm X30 TS25 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2013Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Fujifilm X30

 TS25 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS25

 Fujifilm X30 TS25 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the TS25.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and TS25 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and TS25.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS25 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
47
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than average (423 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (423 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
58
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (423g)
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS25
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-08-26 2013-01-07
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 measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $499 $180