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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 14 months after the TS3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XF1 TS3 
ReleasedSeptember 2012August 2011More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm XF1

 TS3 Fujifilm XF1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XF1 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and 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).

See the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the TS3.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and TS3.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The newer Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
great battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (255 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-17 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255g (0.56 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $380