Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung WB35F
TS30 | WB35F | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic TS30
WB35F | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB35F
TS30 | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Samsung WB35F | |
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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 |