Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.