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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was released very close to the ZS45 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS30 scores versus the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS45

 TS30 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic TS30

 ZS45 TS30 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS45

 TS30 ZS45 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys outer 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 ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS30 versus the ZS45.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and ZS45.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (350 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery power (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
43
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $300