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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed at a similar time to the TS30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ10 scores against the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic TS30

 SZ10 TS30 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic SZ10

 TS30 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS30

 SZ10 TS30 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ10 vs the TS30.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and TS30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.4 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $180