Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.