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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS30
(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
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and TS30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was revealed 7 years earlier than the TS30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS7 scores versus the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic TS30

 FS7 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FS7

 TS30 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic TS30

 FS7 TS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 vs the TS30.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and TS30.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS30 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-16 2015-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $180