Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL100
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also referred to as ST50
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS30 was revealed 6 years after the TL100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS30 scores against the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung TL100
| TS30 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2015 | January 2009 | More modern by 73 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic TS30
| TL100 | TS30 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung TL100
| TS30 | TL100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 features external 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) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS30 versus the TL100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and TL100.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TS30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Samsung TL100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Samsung TL100 |
| Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FT30 | ST50 |
| Class | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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 | f/3.0-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.3 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | - |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AE 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 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 219g (0.48 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $180 | $22 |