Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LZ40 was brought out 12 months prior to the TS30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LZ40 grades versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic TS30
LZ40 | TS30 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic LZ40
TS30 | LZ40 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS30
LZ40 | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 offers external measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ40 vs the TS30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and TS30 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and TS30.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ40 to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older LZ40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | 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 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.80 m | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 | 524g (1.16 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 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 | 320 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 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 |
Price at launch | $219 | $180 |