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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 3 months prior to the HX90V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS30 matches up versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony HX90V

 TS30 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic TS30

 HX90V TS30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX90V

 TS30 HX90V 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2015Similar age
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS30 vs the HX90V.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and HX90V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
74
lighter than average (142g)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
great battery power (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $440