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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 2 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS30 scores versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung WB250F

 TS30 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS30

 WB250F TS30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB250F

 TS30 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS30 vs the WB250F.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger TS30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung WB250F
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.3fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $250