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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 2 years later than the TS5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 scores against the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm XP90 TS5 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2013Fresher by 31 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm XP90

 TS5 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm XP90 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP90 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the TS5.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP90 and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP90 and TS5.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
67
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2016-01-15 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos 370 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $350