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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was unveiled 4 years later than the TS3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades against the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XP90 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2011More recent by 54 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm XP90

 TS3 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm XP90 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the TS3.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and TS3.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP90 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP90
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery power (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
46
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2016-01-15 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 310 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $380