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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched about the same time to the DV300F and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS4 scores versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung DV300F

 TS4 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic TS4

 DV300F TS4 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung DV300F

 TS4 DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS4 compared to the DV300F.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and DV300F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung DV300F
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 310 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $200