Panasonic TS30 vs Sony TX1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony TX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The TS30 was launched 5 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS30 scores versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 features outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS30 and the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and TX1.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS30 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TS30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.