Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS30 scores vs the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS30 against the ZS7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and ZS7.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher TS30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.