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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS30 was unveiled 5 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS30 grades versus the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung SL202

 TS30 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic TS30

 SL202 TS30 

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SL202

 TS30 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS30 compared to the SL202.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and SL202.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to render greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher TS30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
27
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung SL202
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 PL50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $140