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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 5 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS30 scores vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony W230

 TS30 W230 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic TS30

 W230 TS30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W230

 TS30 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 vs the W230.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and W230.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer TS30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Sony W230
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
Sony W230 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
74
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony W230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 142 grams (0.31 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $180