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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as WB600
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was revealed 11 months before the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS1 grades against the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TS1 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic TS1

 HZ30W TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung HZ30W

 TS1 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS1 vs the HZ30W.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung HZ30W
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT1 WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-01-19
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $280