Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Specifications

      General Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      BrandSamsungPanasonic
      ModelGalaxy Camera 2 GC200Lumix DMC-TS30
      Predecessor ModelSamsung Galaxy Camera GC100
      MSRP$179
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels17.0 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Processor1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 7684608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Focal Length4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 483 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom21x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.9f/3.9 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance80 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyHD Super Clear Touch DisplayTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size4.80"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Min Shutter Speed16 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1300 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps1.3 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 1.3 fps at 16.1 MP
      Up to 8 fps at 3 MP
      Flash Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill-in
      slow sync
      flash off
      redeye fix
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Flash Range3.80 m4.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesAuto
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Dimensions133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75")104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79")
      Weight (inc. batteries)283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz)142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.6 x 3.3 x 3.2"6.3 x 5.6 x 1.8"
      Package Weight1.3 lb0.8 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Battery PackBuilt-in
      Battery Life400 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage220 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 GC200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


      For a full review please go to the review page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.