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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic TS30

 TS2 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic TS2

 TS30 TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS30

 TS2 TS30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-26 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 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
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $180