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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS2 versus Samsung SL30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched 12 months after the SL30 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the TS2 grades versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung SL30

 TS2 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic TS2

 SL30 TS2 

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL30

 TS2 SL30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS2 versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS2 compared to the SL30.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and SL30.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TS2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
25
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 ES15
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $93