Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX350

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was launched 23 months earlier than the HX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS30 matches up against the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys physical 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 Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TS30 and the HX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and HX350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and HX350.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TS30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.