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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced 4 years before the ZS30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS10 grades vs the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS30

 TS10 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZS30 TS10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS30

 TS10 ZS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS10 vs the ZS30.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (198g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
61
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (198g)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $250