Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS2 grades against the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS2 and the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older TS2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.