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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95 Imaging
41 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS30 matches up vs the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 TS30 TS4 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 TS30 TS4 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS30 compared to the TS4.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and TS4.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern TS30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 lighter than average (142 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps very slow (1.3 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
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 lighter than average (142 grams)
 weather sealing
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
 better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (310 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than average (142g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 250 images 310 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $399