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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(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
Panasonic TS30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Panasonic TS30

 FX580 TS30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FX580

 TS30 FX580 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS30

 FX580 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
26
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than average (142g)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
37
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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