Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB30F
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
36
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
(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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In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS25 was revealed within a month of the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS25 scores against the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung WB30F
| TS25 | WB30F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic TS25
| WB30F | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB30F
| TS25 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 offers 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) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 and the WB30F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and WB30F.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Samsung WB30F Sports photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Samsung WB30F |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection 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 range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $180 |