Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL102
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40 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55
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Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SL102, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS30 was launched 6 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TS30 scores against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung SL102
| TS30 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic TS30
| SL102 | TS30 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SL102
| TS30 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys external measurements 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 SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS30 versus the SL102.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and SL102.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TS30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Samsung SL102 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Samsung SL102 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | ES55 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.3fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $180 | $130 |