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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1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
Samsung HZ30W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TS2 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic TS2

 HZ30W TS2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung HZ30W

 TS2 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

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

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung HZ30W
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