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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony W800

 TS30 W800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic TS30

 W800 TS30 

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W800

 TS30 W800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
Sony W800 Portrait photography advice
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
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 features
Sony W800 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Sony W800
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides 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 (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Sony W800
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Sony W800
44
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Sony W800
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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