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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic TS30 and Sony a1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TS30 was launched 7 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS30 grades against the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony a1

 TS30 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Panasonic TS30

 a1 TS30 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2015Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kClearer screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony a1

 TS30 a1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS30 and the a1.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and a1 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and a1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TS30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
Sony a1 Portrait photography features
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
89
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/400 seconds)
great MP (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
Sony a1 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
Sony a1 Sports photography highlights
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
91
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (530 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
better than average battery (530 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great MP (50 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
44
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (530 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
Sony a1 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
37
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony a1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Alpha a1
Other name Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-06 2021-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 50 megapixel
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 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 1600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 759
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 530 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Cost at launch $180 $6,498