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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The LX100 was introduced 3 months before the TS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX100 matches up against the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic TS30

 LX100 TS30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic LX100

 TS30 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS30

 LX100 TS30 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2015Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 compared to the TS30.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and TS30 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and TS30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX100
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
76
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
67
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
75
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
43
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-09-15 2015-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4112 x 3088 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 393g (0.87 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $800 $180