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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was announced 4 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS30 scores against the TL350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung TL350

 TS30 TL350 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2010Fresher by 60 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic TS30

 TL350 TS30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung TL350

 TS30 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS30 versus the TL350.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and TL350.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TS30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography information
44
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL350 Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung TL350
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30 WB2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 142 grams (0.31 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $400