Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS30

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was announced 2 years later than the TS30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ80 grades vs the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 versus the TS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and TS30 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and TS30.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.