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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

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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The TS30 was released around the same time to the TS6 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic TS6

 TS30 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic TS30

 TS6 TS30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS6

 TS30 TS6 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
36
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
37
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
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 Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
42
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
48
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
74
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)
73
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 Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
44
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
52
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
33
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
33
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic 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