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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 7 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS1 grades versus the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic TS30

 TS1 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic TS1

 TS30 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 72 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS30

 TS1 TS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS1 versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 versus the TS30.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and TS30.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others (142g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
61
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than others (142 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $180