Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX150

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

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.