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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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 January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old 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
  • Released January 2012
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS6 was announced 3 years after the DV300F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS6 scores vs the DV300F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung DV300F

 TS6 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic TS6

 DV300F TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung DV300F

 TS6 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior measurements 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 sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS6 vs the DV300F.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and DV300F.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer TS6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
37
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung DV300F
Also called Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-02
Body design 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 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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off 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
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 370 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $200