Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST30
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung ST30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the TS1 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") feature different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe TS1 was released 24 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS1 grades against the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung ST30
TS1 | ST30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Panasonic TS1
ST30 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung ST30
TS1 | ST30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS1 and the ST30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and ST30.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung ST30 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $380 | $55 |