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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 3 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS30 matches up vs the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony WX30

 TS30 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic TS30

 WX30 TS30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX30

 TS30 WX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has got 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS30 vs the WX30.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and WX30.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TS30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $259