Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS30

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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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.

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

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.