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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was revealed 2 years after the WX70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS30 grades vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony WX70

 TS30 WX70 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic TS30

 WX70 TS30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX70

 TS30 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TS30 and the WX70.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and WX70.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS30 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS30
Street photography with Sony WX70
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Sony WX70
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Sony WX70
74
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Sony WX70
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 114g (0.25 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $242