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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was launched 5 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS30 grades versus the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung SL30

 TS30 SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic TS30

 SL30 TS30 

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SL30

 TS30 SL30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TS30 compared to the SL30.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and SL30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent TS30 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 ES15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $93