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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LS5 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 4 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the LS5 scores versus the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic TS30

 LS5 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic LS5

 TS30 LS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS30

 LS5 TS30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the LS5 and the TS30.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and TS30.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older LS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
65
lighter than average in class (126g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than average (142 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
36
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
32
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-07-21 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 160 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $294 $180