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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 17 months earlier than the TS30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ70 matches up versus the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic TS30

 FZ70 TS30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic FZ70

 TS30 FZ70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2013Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS30

 FZ70 TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ70 versus the TS30.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and TS30 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and TS30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older FZ70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others (606 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
55
good battery power (400 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (606g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
26
rather wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (606 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-18 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $180