• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 900.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic TS30 advantages over Nikon B500

  • Less expensive
    $158 vs $297
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    144g vs 541g
    Lighter weight
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 7 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon B500 advantages over Panasonic TS30

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    900 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.4 fps vs 1.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Panasonic TS30
Panasonic TS20
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic TS20

Nikon B500
Panasonic TS20
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon B500 vs Panasonic TS20

Compared to Olympus TG-620

Panasonic TS30
Olympus TG-620
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Olympus TG-620

Nikon B500
Olympus TG-620
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon B500 vs Olympus TG-620

Compared to Olympus TG-630

Panasonic TS30
Olympus TG-630
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Olympus TG-630

Nikon B500
Olympus TG-630
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon B500 vs Olympus TG-630

Compared to Nikon P530

Panasonic TS30
Nikon P530
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Nikon P530

Nikon B500
Nikon P530
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon B500 vs Nikon P530

Compared to Nikon L840

Panasonic TS30
Nikon L840
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic TS30 vs Nikon L840

Nikon B500
Nikon L840
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon B500 vs Nikon L840

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