Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FX580 was launched 7 years before the TS30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX580 scores against the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic TS30
FX580 | TS30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FX580
TS30 | FX580 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 72 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS30
FX580 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FX580 vs the TS30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and TS30.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 | 2.0 frames per second | 1.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery format | - | 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 | One | One |
Price at release | $499 | $180 |