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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was released 2 years later than the W730 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS30 scores vs the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony W730

 TS30 W730 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic TS30

 W730 TS30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W730

 TS30 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS30 versus the W730.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger TS30 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $138