Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was announced 3 months prior to the WX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS30 matches up vs the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS30 against the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and WX500.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX500 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.