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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was introduced 3 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS2 scores vs the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung WB30F

 TS2 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic TS2

 WB30F TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB30F

 TS2 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS2 versus the WB30F.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and WB30F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TS2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
Samsung WB30F Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
67
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung WB30F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $180