Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was announced 6 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS2 scores versus the TS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions 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, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS2 against the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and TS30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TS2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.