Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix XP20 vs Panasonic FT25/TS25

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20

71

 
Fujifilm FinePix XP20

59

 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix TS20

Wide angle
Wide angle lens
25 mm
Size
Really small
Super compact 101x58x19 mm
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Thickness
Thin
0.7"
Weight
Light-weight
142 g
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix XP20

Fastest shutter speed
Fast shutter speed
1/2000 of a second
 

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm XP20

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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The XP20's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1300s
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Around 40% faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Panasonic TS20

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
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More than 10% better wide angle
Size Smaller 101x58x19 mm vs 99x67x23 mm
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More than 30% smaller
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 9 cm
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Focus on subjects more than 40% closer to the lens
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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Less risk of blur
Battery life Longer battery life 260 shots vs 200 shots
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30% more shots per battery charge
Thickness Thinner 0.7" vs 0.9"
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More than 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 142 g vs 162 g
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More than 10% lighter
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 8s vs 4s
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2x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Fujifilm FinePix XP20 Fujifilm FinePix XP20
59 vs 71
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
XP20:0.8 fps
TS20:1.3 fps
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.9
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps
Zoom Poor zoom Help
XP20:5x
TS20:4x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

GPS No built-in GPS Help
Missing geo-tagging

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Waterproof

$199 - $306

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Olympus TG-320

Olympus Tough TG-320

Waterproof

$133 - $149

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$221 - $260

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Fujifilm FinePix XP60

Fujifilm FinePix XP60

Waterproof

$180 - $199

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Olympus TG-310

Olympus TG310

Waterproof

$123

Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Thickness Is thicker
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas

Fujifilm FinePix XP20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Fujifilm FinePix XP10

Fujifilm FinePix XP10

Waterproof

Size Smaller
Weight Lighter
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fujifilm FinePix XP100

Fujifilm FinePix XP100

Waterproof

$129

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Nikon Coolpix S30

Nikon Coolpix S30

Waterproof

$98

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Size Much larger
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Waterproof

$296

GPS Has a GPS
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic FT25/TS25

Panasonic Lumix TS25

Waterproof

$150 - $178

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Panasonic Lumix TS4

Waterproof

$240 - $250

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Size Significantly larger
Olympus TG-630 iHS

Olympus TG-630 iHS

Waterproof

$169 - $199

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Size Larger
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$189 - $330

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Aperture Wider aperture
Battery life Slightly shorter battery life
Lowest price More expensive
Pentax WG-10

Pentax WG-10

Waterproof

$249

Aperture Wider aperture
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Size Significantly larger

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