Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung NX300

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung NX300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS4 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS4 scores versus the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has exterior dimensions 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 NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 against the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and NX300 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and NX300.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS4 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.