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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 4 years before the TS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS3 scores vs the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic TS30

 TS3 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic TS3

 TS30 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic TS30

 TS3 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 against the TS30.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and TS30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and TS30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
63
good battery (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-16 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $180