Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony HX90V
TS30 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic TS30
HX90V | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX90V
TS30 | HX90V | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | April 2015 | Similar 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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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 |