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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was released 2 years after the TS2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LZ30 matches up against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic TS2

 LZ30 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic LZ30

 TS2 LZ30 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS2

 LZ30 TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 offers outside dimensions 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 TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 versus the TS2.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and TS2 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and TS2.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern LZ30 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
32
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (552 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
56
great battery life (380 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (552g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
22
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (552g)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552g (1.22 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $350