Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung DV300F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced 19 months later than the DV300F making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS5 matches up vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 compared to the DV300F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.