Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was released 24 months before the TS30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LZ30 grades vs the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 and the TS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and TS30 is 66 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and TS30.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older LZ30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.