Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the TS30 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS30 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the ZS100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS30 grades versus the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS100
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic TS30
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Announced | January 2016 | January 2015 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS100
TS30 | ZS100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS30 vs the ZS100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and ZS100.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TS30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias 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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3 frames/s | 9.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 312 grams (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $180 | $700 |