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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS100

 TS30 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic TS30

 ZS100 TS30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS100

 TS30 ZS100 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and ZS100 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (312g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
75
lighter than competition (312g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
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