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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was announced very close to the HZ30W and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS10 scores versus the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TS10 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic TS10

 HZ30W TS10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ30W

 TS10 HZ30W 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS10 vs the HZ30W.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-21 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
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 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $280