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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was announced 5 months before the WB30F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ5 grades vs the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung WB30F

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung WB30F

		

		

			
 SZ5 WB30F 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2013Same generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ5 against the WB30F.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and WB30F.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
34
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (136g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (128g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than average (136g)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than others (128g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
42
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
43
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 lighter than average (136g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone support
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (128g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Screen LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $195 $180