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 TS30 and Panasonic SZ5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. 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). Panasonic SZ5 has external dimensions of 104 x 58 x 21 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.83″) and weighs 136 g (0.30 lb / 4.80 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS30 and the Panasonic SZ5. Panasonic TS30 has the same height and width with Panasonic SZ5. On the other hand, with a thickness of 20mm, it is 1mm thinner.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic SZ5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic SZ5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic SZ5 is 6g lighter than the Panasonic TS30 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS30, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SZ5.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic SZ5's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS30's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.