Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung SL202
TS30 | SL202 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic TS30
SL202 | TS30 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SL202
TS30 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |