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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was launched 3 years after the WB150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS30 scores against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung WB150F

 TS30 WB150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic TS30

 WB150F TS30 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB150F

 TS30 WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has got external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS30 versus the WB150F.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and WB150F.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer TS30 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung WB150F
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
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 speed 1.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $230