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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 5 years before the TS30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP7 grades versus the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic TS30

 FP7 TS30 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FP7

 TS30 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS30

 FP7 TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 features physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FP7 versus the TS30.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and TS30.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (147g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (142 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
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better than average battery life (240 shots)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than average (142 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
41
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $227 $180