Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung WB30F
TS2 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic TS2
WB30F | TS2 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 35 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB30F
TS2 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |