Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS4

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and TS4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 2 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor 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") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the TS4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and TS4 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and TS4.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The newer Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.