Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX50

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was released 2 years after the WX50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS30 grades vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TS30 and the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and WX50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger TS30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.