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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS4
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 4 months before the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS3 grades against the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung DV300F

 TS3 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic TS3

 DV300F TS3 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung DV300F

 TS3 DV300F 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS3 against the DV300F.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and DV300F.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
Samsung DV300F Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
64
good battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung DV300F
Other name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.10 m
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $200