Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Superseded the Panasonic TS1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is WB600

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TS2 was unveiled very close to the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TS2 scores against the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung HZ30W
TS2 | HZ30W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic TS2
HZ30W | TS2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung HZ30W
TS2 | HZ30W | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS2 compared to the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and HZ30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT2 | WB600 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
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 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $280 |