Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34


95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung SL30
TS25 | SL30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Samsung 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 |