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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was launched 24 months prior to the TS30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ3 scores against the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic TS30

 SZ3 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic SZ3

 TS30 SZ3 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS30

 SZ3 TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 versus the TS30.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and TS30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type 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 One One
Pricing at launch $150 $180