Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS30

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FZ100 matches up vs the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 has external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 vs the TS30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and TS30 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and TS30.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be behind in sensor technology.