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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was revealed 4 years after the H70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS30 grades against the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony H70

 TS30 H70 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic TS30

 H70 TS30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony H70

 TS30 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 provides outer 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) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS30 and the H70.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and H70.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TS30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Sony H70
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
Sony H70 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Sony H70
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $199