Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS30
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Released March 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon P310
- Successor is Nikon P340
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and TS30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The P330 was introduced 22 months prior to the TS30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P330 grades against the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic TS30
P330 | TS30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon P330
TS30 | P330 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2013 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic TS30
P330 | TS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the P330 and the TS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and TS30.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P330 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older P330 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-03-04 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 213 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $180 |