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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was unveiled 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS3 scores against the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung SL30

 TS3 SL30 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic TS3

 SL30 TS3 

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung SL30

 TS3 SL30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS3 compared to the SL30.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and SL30.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer TS3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
64
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung SL30
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT3 ES15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 310 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $93