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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic TS30 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was released 2 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS30 scores versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS30

 TS30 ZS30 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic TS30

 ZS30 TS30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS30

 TS30 ZS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS30 and the ZS30.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (198g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography info
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing 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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $250