Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung TL500

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung TL500, 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 TL500 (10MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The TS30 was unveiled 4 years after the TL500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS30 scores vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 features exterior 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) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS30 and the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TS30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.