Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS30 was unveiled 11 months after the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS30 grades versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony WX350
TS30 | WX350 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic TS30
WX350 | TS30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX350
TS30 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS30 against the WX350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and WX350.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | 470 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $180 | $270 |