Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Released June 2010
- Alternate Name is WB650

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung HZ35W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TS30 was launched 4 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS30 matches up against the HZ35W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung HZ35W
TS30 | HZ35W | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Panasonic TS30
HZ35W | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung HZ35W
TS30 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS30 versus the HZ35W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and HZ35W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TS30 provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Samsung HZ35W |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | WB650 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $180 | $300 |