Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS45
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic TS30
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS45
TS30 | ZS45 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2015 | Similar 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |