Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung SL30
TS10 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic TS10
SL30 | TS10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung SL30
TS10 | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |