Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30
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Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Released July 2012
- Old Model is Nikon D3100
- Newer Model is Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and TS30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D3200 was launched 3 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D3200 grades versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Panasonic TS30
D3200 | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon D3200
TS30 | D3200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | July 2012 | Newer by 29 months |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Panasonic TS30
D3200 | TS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D3200 versus the TS30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and TS30 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and TS30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D3200 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D3200 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D3200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Nikon D3200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon D3200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-07-25 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505g (1.11 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 81 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1131 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $530 | $180 |