Panasonic TS30 vs Sony S950

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony S950, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was launched 5 years later than the S950 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS30 grades versus the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS30 against the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and S950.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TS30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.