Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung HZ30W
TS10 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic TS10
HZ30W | TS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ30W
TS10 | HZ30W | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |