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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX50V
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 6 months prior to the HX30V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS3 scores versus the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony HX30V

 TS3 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic TS3

 HX30V TS3 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX30V

 TS3 HX30V 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS3 vs the HX30V.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX30V Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Sony HX30V
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
Sony HX30V Travel photography factors
64
good battery life (310 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (254g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery life (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $380 $420