Nikon D3200 vs Panasonic TS30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.