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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was announced 23 months after the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS30 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS30 Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2013More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic TS30

 Galaxy Camera TS30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS30 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS30 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TS30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than others in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 Wi-Fi
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $450