Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very close but the TS30 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The TS30 was launched 10 months after the RX10 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS30 matches up against the RX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS30 against the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and RX10 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and RX10.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TS30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.