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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung DV300F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled 13 months later than the DV300F making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS25 grades vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung DV300F

 TS25 DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic TS25

 DV300F TS25 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung DV300F

 TS25 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung DV300F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS25 vs the DV300F.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and DV300F.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger TS25 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (144g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors (144g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung DV300F
Other name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $200