Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched March 2014
- Refreshed by Sony RX10 II

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10 Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony RX10
TS30 | RX10 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic TS30
RX10 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony RX10
TS30 | RX10 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias 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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,290 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.3fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 813g (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 420 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $180 | $698 |