Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe TS30 was introduced 11 months after the W800 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS30 grades vs the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony W800
TS30 | W800 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | February 2014 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic TS30
W800 | TS30 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W800
TS30 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 vs the W800.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and W800.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W800 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer TS30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4 | AVI MPEG4 |
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 | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $90 |