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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 5 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS30 matches up vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZR1

 TS30 ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 67 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic TS30

 ZR1 TS30 

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZR1

 TS30 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TS30 vs the ZR1.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and ZR1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TS30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZR1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $280