Panasonic TS30 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony RX100 V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the TS30 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS30 was launched 21 months prior to the RX100 V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS30 scores against the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 has got external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS30 and the RX100 V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older TS30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.