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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Panasonic TS30
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 4 years before the TS30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH7 grades versus the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic TS30

 FH7 TS30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FH7

 TS30 FH7 
IntroducedJanuary 2015September 2011More recent by 40 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic TS30

 FH7 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FH7 compared to the TS30.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and TS30.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-09-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 260 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $180