Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's look closer at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was launched 24 months earlier than the TS6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LZ30 matches up against the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 features external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ30 vs the TS6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and TS6 is 66 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and TS6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged LZ30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.