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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was launched 3 years after the DV300F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS30 matches up against the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung DV300F

 TS30 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic TS30

 DV300F TS30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung DV300F

 TS30 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 offers external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TS30 compared to the DV300F.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and DV300F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS30 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS30
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
43
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung DV300F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $200