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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was announced 4 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS30 scores vs the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Samsung WB700

 TS30 WB700 
RevealedJanuary 2015December 2010Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic TS30

 WB700 TS30 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB700

 TS30 WB700 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS30 versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS30 against the WB700.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and WB700.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
43
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Samsung WB700
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $300