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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
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Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and TS30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was launched 21 months later than the TS30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ2500 matches up vs the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic TS30

 FZ2500 TS30 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2015Fresher by 21 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 TS30 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS30

 FZ2500 TS30 

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outside dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 against the TS30.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and TS30 is 53 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and TS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
69
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
66
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
65
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
66
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-09-19 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 gr (2.02 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $998 $180