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Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison

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Panasonic TS20

16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic TS20, which was introduced in January 2012 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm X30, which was introduced in August 2014 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP sensor. As you can see, TS20 is 2 years older than X30. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-31
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-100 mm F3.9-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 142g. 101 x 58 x 19 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT20

Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-08-26
  • 12MP - CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 423g. 119 x 72 x 60 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X20 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 over Fujifilm X30
Internal Storage
70 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Weight
142 g vs 423 g 281 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X30 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 23 26 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1300s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 1.0fps 11 fps faster
Battery Life
470 shots vs 250 shots 220 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
112mm vs 100mm 12 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.70 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 4.4m 2.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 1.74µm2 178% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Fujifilm X30
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Fujifilm X30
Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS20 has external dimensions of 101 x 58 x 19 mm (3.98 x 2.28 x 0.75″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X30 has external dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36″) and weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30. Panasonic TS20 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 14mm shorter and 41mm thinner than Fujifilm X30.

Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30.

Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30.
Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic TS20 is significantly lighter (281g ) than the Fujifilm X30 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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TS20
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of TS20, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to X30.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X30's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS20's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Fujifilm X30 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic TS20 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X30.
Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic TS20 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm X30 has a 12.0MP (2/ ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the TS20 and X30 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic TS20 has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X30. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic TS20 features a 25-100 mm F3.9-5.7 4× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X30 features a 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4� zoom lens.

Panasonic TS20 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm X30. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X30 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm X30 has 12mm longer reach than the Panasonic TS20. At f2.80, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TS20
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Telezoom

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TS20
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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TS20
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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TS20
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic TS20 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic TS20 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X30 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3 sensor
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Panasonic TS20 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
23 Focus Points
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic TS20 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X30 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
142g
Body Thickness 19mm
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3 sensor
423g
Body Thickness 60mm
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Panasonic TS20 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Landscape Photography

POOR
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic TS20 vs Fujifilm X30: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic TS20 and Fujifilm X30 scores compare:

Panasonic TS20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #254 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #891 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X30
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #266 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic TS20 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic TS20. Otherwise, Fujifilm X30 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic TS20 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Fujifilm X30
Brand Panasonic Fujifilm
Announced 2012-01-31 2014-08-26
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 2/
Area 27.72mm2 0.00mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-100 mm (4×) 28-112 mm (4�)
Max Aperture F3.9-5.7 F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range 5cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.70" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.65x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1300s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 423g
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm 119 x 72 x 60mm
Battery Life 250 shots 470 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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