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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
Sony WX350
(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  • Superseded the Sony WX300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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony WX350

 TS30 WX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic TS30

 WX350 TS30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX350

 TS30 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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good battery (470 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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