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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 3 years prior to the DV300F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS1 matches up vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung DV300F

 TS1 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic TS1

 DV300F TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung DV300F

 TS1 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TS1 against the DV300F.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and DV300F.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
30
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung DV300F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $200