Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung MV800

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 3 years after the MV800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS30 grades vs the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has got external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS30 against the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and MV800.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TS30 should have an edge in sensor technology.