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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 17 months prior to the ZS30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS3 scores vs the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS30

 TS3 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic TS3

 ZS30 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS30

 TS3 ZS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about 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") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS3 and the ZS30.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and ZS30.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography features
63
good battery power (310 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (198g)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 310 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $250