Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ300 has external dimensions of 132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61″) and weighs 691 g (including batteries). Panasonic TS30 has external dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and the Panasonic TS30. Panasonic TS30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 34mm shorter and 97mm thinner than Panasonic FZ300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic TS30 is significantly lighter (549g ) than the Panasonic FZ300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ300's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS30's 2.7 screen.
Moreover, Panasonic FZ300 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Panasonic TS30 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ300.