Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was revealed 13 months later than the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS30 matches up vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 features external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS30 versus the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TS30 will have an edge in sensor innovation.