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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 5 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS30 matches up vs the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony W370

 TS30 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS30

 W370 TS30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W370

 TS30 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 offers outer 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS30 against the W370.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and W370.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TS30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
Sony W370 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $230