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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung SL30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was released 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS25 matches up against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung SL30

 TS25 SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic TS25

 SL30 TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung SL30

 TS25 SL30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS25 versus the SL30.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and SL30.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS25 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
70
lighter than average (144g)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 ES15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $93