Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was released 12 months before the ZS60 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS30 matches up vs the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 has outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS30 versus the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and ZS60.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TS30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.