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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LZ30 was announced 4 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LZ30 grades vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic TS1

 LZ30 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic LZ30

 TS1 LZ30 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS1

 LZ30 TS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LZ30 and the TS1.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and TS1 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and TS1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger LZ30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
32
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (552g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
56
good battery (380 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
45
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
22
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (552g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552 gr (1.22 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $380