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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung WB30F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was announced 7 months later than the WB30F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS5 matches up versus the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung WB30F

 TS5 WB30F 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2013Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic TS5

 WB30F TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB30F

 TS5 WB30F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TS5 vs the WB30F.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WB30F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB30F Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Samsung WB30F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $180