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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was revealed 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS30 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TS30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2012More recent by 29 months
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic TS30

 Galaxy Camera 4G TS30 
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TS30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS30 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TS30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
36
fairly wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s -
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
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 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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $550