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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 7 years prior to the TS30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX48 grades against the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic TS30

 FX48 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FX48

 TS30 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 72 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS30

 FX48 TS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX48 compared to the TS30.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and TS30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FX48 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
27
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $325 $180