• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm XP30 advantages over Panasonic TS30

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic TS30 advantages over Fujifilm XP30

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 165 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    10 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.3 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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 Nikon S1100pj

Fujifilm XP30
Nikon S1100pj
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
Panasonic TS30
Nikon S1100pj
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Fujifilm XP20

Fujifilm XP30
Fujifilm XP20
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $139
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm XP20
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $139
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter

Compared to Nikon AW100

Fujifilm XP30
Nikon AW100
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
Panasonic TS30
Nikon AW100
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Wider angle lens
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic TS20
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Panasonic TS30
Panasonic TS20
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compared to Olympus TG-630

Fujifilm XP30
Olympus TG-630
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Panasonic TS30
Olympus TG-630
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
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