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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TS30 was launched 5 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS30 scores versus the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS1

 TS30 ZS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015May 2009Fresher by 69 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic TS30

 ZS1 TS30 

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS1

 TS30 ZS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and ZS1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS30 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger TS30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $0