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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was introduced 3 years before the TS30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ60 scores against the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic TS30

 FZ60 TS30 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FZ60

 TS30 FZ60 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2012Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS30

 FZ60 TS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 comes with exterior measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ60 compared to the TS30.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and TS30 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and TS30.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (493g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
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better than average battery pack (450 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (493 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (493 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ62 Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-18 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 493g (1.09 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 450 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $180