Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS30

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was launched 5 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX78 matches up versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 versus the TS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and TS30.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FX78 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.