Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30/Panasonic-TS30-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150/Sony-WX150-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The TS30 was introduced 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS30 matches up versus the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony WX150
TS30 | WX150 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic TS30
WX150 | TS30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX150
TS30 | WX150 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS30 and the WX150.
![Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and WX150.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TS30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX150-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $180 | $300 |