Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched January 2013

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TS3 was announced 17 months earlier than the WB30F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS3 scores versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung WB30F
TS3 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic TS3
WB30F | TS3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB30F
TS3 | WB30F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS3 and the WB30F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and WB30F.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB30F to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Samsung WB30F |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT3 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $380 | $180 |