Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
(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
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as WB600

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic TS6 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TS6 was unveiled 5 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TS6 matches up versus the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung HZ30W
TS6 | HZ30W | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic TS6
HZ30W | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung HZ30W
TS6 | HZ30W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS6 versus Samsung HZ30W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS6 vs the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger TS6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | WB600 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $280 |