Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 2 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TS6 scores versus the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

See the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS6 vs the ZS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and ZS30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TS6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.