Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic TS30

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.