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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ35 matches up vs the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic TS30

 FZ35 TS30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FZ35

 TS30 FZ35 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 54 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS30

 FZ35 TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 features external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ35 vs the TS30.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and TS30 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and TS30.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (142g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-06 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $999 $180