Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 was introduced in July 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Highlights

      • 18.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.30" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Sony TX30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 18.2 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 vs 4000 x 3000
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 130 mm vs 128 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4.6x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/5.9
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.30" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/1300 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 2.3 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Lighter 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) vs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30.

      Sony TX10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX66
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Sony TX55
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony TX20
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Pentax E85
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony WX50
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      Panasonic TS1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.3
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 60 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1.

      Panasonic TS2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic TS3
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic TS5
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic TS4
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic TS6
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon SD4500 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Environmental Sealing
        Light141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1300 sec
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 has a 3.30" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 features a 18.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 28.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 comes with DMW-BCF10 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 has a single card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30, and up to 1/1300 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 also accepts external flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 15 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.59") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 body has dimensions of 98 x 63 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 0.91"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 weighs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      96 mm

      59 mm

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      98 mm

      63 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and give both of them the score of 53 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      OVERALL
      53
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.30"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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