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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS30 versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was announced 19 months after the TS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS30 grades versus the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic TS5

 TS30 TS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2013More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic TS30

 TS5 TS30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS5

 TS30 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS30 versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TS30 versus the TS5.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and TS5.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than average (142 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT30 Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 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 rate 1.3 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures 370 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $350