Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB30F

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.