Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS30 scores against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic TS6
| TS30 | TS6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic TS30
| TS6 | TS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS6
| TS30 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | January 2015 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 vs the TS6.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and TS6.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
great battery power (370 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2015-01-06 |
| 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.3 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 | 250 pictures | 370 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $180 | $300 |