Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS30
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Announced August 2020
- Updated by Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and TS30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

The S5 was manufactured 5 years later than the TS30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5 grades vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic TS30
S5 | TS30 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 69 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.0" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1610k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic S5
TS30 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic TS30
S5 | TS30 |
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic S5 versus Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S5 vs the TS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and TS30 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and TS30.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2020-08-14 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 31 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.0" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,840k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.3 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 714 gr (1.57 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at release | $1,999 | $180 |