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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 3 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the LZ30 scores vs the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic TS10

 LZ30 TS10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic LZ30

 TS10 LZ30 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS10

 LZ30 TS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 and the TS10.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and TS10 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and TS10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern LZ30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography details
Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (552g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
45
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
22
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (552g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552g (1.22 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $249