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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 11 months prior to the ZS30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS4 matches up vs the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic ZS30

 TS4 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic TS4

 ZS30 TS4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS30

 TS4 ZS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 offers external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 and the ZS30.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and ZS30.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TS4 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (198g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography features
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
has focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 310 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $250