Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS3

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LZ30 was unveiled 17 months later than the TS3 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LZ30 scores vs the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 and the TS3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and TS3 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and TS3.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent LZ30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.