Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
(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 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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung WB30F
TS20 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic TS20
WB30F | TS20 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB30F
TS20 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Samsung WB30F | |
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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 |