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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 5 years before the TS30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX75 scores against the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic TS30

 FX75 TS30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FX75

 TS30 FX75 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2010More modern by 56 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic TS30

 FX75 TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FX75 against the TS30.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and TS30.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX75 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
67
comes with touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FX75 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-06-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 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 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.40 m
Flash settings 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 pictures
Style of battery - 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $139 $180