Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic TS30
SZ3 | TS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic SZ3
TS30 | SZ3 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS30
SZ3 | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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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 |