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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was manufactured 13 months after the WB35F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS30 scores against the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung WB35F

 TS30 WB35F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic TS30

 WB35F TS30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB35F

 TS30 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS30 versus the WB35F.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and WB35F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $130