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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Released August 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 4 months prior to the TS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm X30 TS30 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm X30

 TS30 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm X30 TS30 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2015Similar age
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 comes with outside measurements 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 TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the TS30.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and TS30 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and TS30.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X30
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
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better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
43
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (423 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm X30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-08-26 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 423 grams (0.93 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $180