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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic TS30

 LZ30 TS30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic LZ30

 TS30 LZ30 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS30

 LZ30 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (552g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
56
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
45
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
22
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552 gr (1.22 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 250 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $180