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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TS3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 3 years after the TS3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm X30 TS3 
RevealedAugust 2014August 2011More modern by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm X30

 TS3 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm X30 TS3 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has 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) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the TS3.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and TS3 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and TS3.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average (423g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
62
great battery power (470 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
34
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (423 grams)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-08-26 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 310 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $380