• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 107.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm J20 advantages over Panasonic TS6

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    99g vs 214g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic TS6 advantages over Fujifilm J20

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    128 mm vs 107 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-360

Fujifilm J20
Olympus FE-360
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch

Compare Fujifilm J20 vs Olympus FE-360

Panasonic TS6
Olympus FE-360
  • $298
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS6 vs Olympus FE-360

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Fujifilm J20
Olympus FE-3000
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm J20 vs Olympus FE-3000

Panasonic TS6
Olympus FE-3000
  • $298
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS6 vs Olympus FE-3000

Compared to Olympus FE-3010

Fujifilm J20
Olympus FE-3010
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm J20 vs Olympus FE-3010

Panasonic TS6
Olympus FE-3010
  • $298
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS6 vs Olympus FE-3010

Compared to Panasonic TS5

Fujifilm J20
Panasonic TS5
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $249
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm J20 vs Panasonic TS5

Panasonic TS6
Panasonic TS5
  • $298
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $249
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic TS5

Compared to Olympus TG-870

Fujifilm J20
Olympus TG-870
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm J20 vs Olympus TG-870

Panasonic TS6
Olympus TG-870
  • $298
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More dots on screen

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