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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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 TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 11 months prior to the WB30F and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS20 scores vs the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung WB30F

 TS20 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic TS20

 WB30F TS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB30F

 TS20 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 features external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS20 against the WB30F.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
70
lighter than average (142g)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung WB30F
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $180