Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB210

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 3 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS30 scores versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 offers outside dimensions 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 WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS30 versus the WB210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and WB210.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.