Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed 20 months after the HZ30W which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS3 matches up against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TS3 versus the HZ30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and HZ30W.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS3 provides an edge in sensor tech.