Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic TS30 and Sony RX100 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the TS30 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The TS30 was released 19 months later than the RX100 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS30 matches up versus the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TS30 and the RX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and RX100 II is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 II will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.