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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced within a month of the ZS50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS30 matches up against the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS50

 TS30 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic TS30

 ZS50 TS30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS50

 TS30 ZS50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2015Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS30 and the ZS50.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and ZS50.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (243 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography factors
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (243g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
43
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (243 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $350