Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL220

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was revealed 5 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS30 matches up versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Samsung TL220. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 has outside measurements 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 TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS30 vs the TL220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and TL220.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern TS30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.