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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was launched 12 months after the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS10 grades versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung SL30

 TS10 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic TS10

 SL30 TS10 

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung SL30

 TS10 SL30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS10 against the SL30.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and SL30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TS10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung SL30
Also called Lumix DMC-FT10 ES15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $93