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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 2 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS4 scores vs the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TS4 HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic TS4

 HZ30W TS4 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung HZ30W

 TS4 HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS4 versus the HZ30W.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and HZ30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and HZ30W.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS4 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
66
good battery power (310 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 WB600
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 310 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $280