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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TS6 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB30F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS6 was introduced 2 years after the WB30F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS6 scores vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung WB30F

 TS6 WB30F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic TS6

 WB30F TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB30F

 TS6 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 provides external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS6 compared to the WB30F.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WB30F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TS6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
37
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
Samsung WB30F Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung WB30F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic 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 214g (0.47 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
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 All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $180