Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB30F

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 5 years before the WB30F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS1 matches up against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 features physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS1 against the WB30F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and WB30F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.