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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SH100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS30 was brought out 4 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS30 scores against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung SH100

 TS30 SH100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Panasonic TS30

 SH100 TS30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SH100

 TS30 SH100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 provides physical 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 SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS30 vs the SH100.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and SH100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and SH100.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger TS30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
Samsung SH100 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography features
44
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SH100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung SH100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung SH100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) -
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $200