Clicky

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony TX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

The TS4 was launched 18 months before the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS4 matches up against the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony TX30

 TS4 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Panasonic TS4

 TX30 TS4 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony TX30

 TS4 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TS4 vs the TX30.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and TX30.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX30 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Sony TX30
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
Sony TX30 Travel photography features
66
good battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
environment proof
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony TX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-31 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 141g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $230