Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS30 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was released 4 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS30 matches up versus the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 has external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS30 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS30 versus the ZS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TS30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.