• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Samsung DV300F
  • Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7
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Predecessor:   Panasonic TS6
TS6 vs TS7
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General
Model Number: DV300F TS7
Alternate Model Number(s):   FT7
Camera Format: Ultra Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No Yes
Retail Price: $199.00 $449.99
Street Price: $299.95 $447.99
Date Available: 2012-03-15 2018-06-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 3.6 oz (103 g) 11.3 oz (319 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.7 in.
(95 x 57 x 18 mm) 		4.6 x 3.0 x 1.5 in.
(117 x 76 x 37 mm)
Waterproof: No Yes
Waterproof Depth: n/a 102.00 feet (31 meters)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 16.0 20.4
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.34 microns 1.19 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3),
4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2),
4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9),
3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) 		5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3),
3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3),
2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3),
5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2),
3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2),
2624 x 1752 (4.6 MP, 3:2),
5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9),
3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1),
2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1),
1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO JPEG (EXIF v2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (30/​15)
640x480 (30/​15) 		3840x2160 (30p/​24p)
1920x1080 (60p/​30p)
1280x720 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
Movie File Format: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio : AAC) MP4 with stereo sound
Composite Video Out: No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Samsung Zoom LUMIX DC VARIO; 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 aspherical elements / 6 aspherical surfaces
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 25 - 125mm 28 - 128mm
Focal Length (actual): 4.5 - 22.5mm 4.9 - 22.8mm
Zoom Ratio: 5.00x 4.60x
Aperture Range: 2.5(W) ~ 6.3(T) f/3.3 or 10 (W) / f/5.9 or 18 (T), 2-Step
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity 		30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 5 - 80 cm
2.0 - 31.5 in 		5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 5x Digital Zoom up to 4x; Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) up to 9x; Intelligent Zoom up to 9.1x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: TTL contrast detection (Center AF, Multi AF, Object Tracking AF, Face Detection AF) Contrast Detect: Face Detection / Tracking / 49-area / 1-area / Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: No No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:   0.2-inch LVF (Live View Finder): 1,170K-dot eq. LCD, Approx. 100% coverage, Approx. 2.53x / 0.45x (35 mm camera equivalent) magnification.
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a 1,170,000 dots (390,000 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   0.45x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   2.53x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 460,000 dots 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: Yes No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   3200
Minimum ISO (native):   80
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (*Extended ISO)
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 8 sec 1/16000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Face Detection AE Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No No
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Scene (Beauty Shot, Frame Guide, Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Firework, Beach & Snow), Live Panorama, Self Shot, Picture-in-Picture, Magic Frame, Funny Face, Smart Filter, Beauty Shot, Intelligent Portrait, Night, Split Shot, Motion Photo, Jump Shot 2.0, Children Mode, Close-up, Split Shot, Artistic Brush, Wall Paper, 3D Photo Sports, Snow, Beach&Surf, Underwater, Creative Panorama, Scene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water*, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations*, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower*, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Monochrome. *For photos only.); Creative Control Mode (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (22 filters) *For photos only.)
Self Timer: 2, 10, or Double seconds 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Auto ISO: Wide : 0.2m - 4.1m, Tele : 0.5m - 1.4m 0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:   No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: microSD / microSDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:   UHS-I
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio : AAC) MP4 with stereo sound
Included Memory: 0.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: built-in memory  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes Yes
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended): Micro HDMI, DC input (5.0V) Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   11
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:    
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):   250 shots
Battery Life, Video:   60 minutes
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary BP88 Proprietary
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary BP88 Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: No
Internal Charging Supported: Yes
Software
Included Software: Intelli-studio, Adobe Reader  
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Second, front-facing 1.5"(3.8cm) 61kdot LCD; Optical Image Stabilization; Smart Auto 2.0; Smart Filter 2.0; Self Portrait; Face Recognition; Beauty Shot; Out-focus Portrait; Wireless connection (802.11b/g/n); Acceleration Sensor for the Smart Gesture UI; Wi-Fi Mode: Social Sharing, Email, Samsung Mobile Link, Remote Viewfinder, Cloud (AllShare Play, Microsoft Sky Drive), Auto Backup, TV Link; Wi-Fi Direct; Log-in Browser; Remote Viewfinder; DLNA; Web Upload; Emailing. Waterproof to 102ft, dustproof, shockproof to 6.6ft, freeze proof to 14F and pressure resistant to 220lbf. Available in blue, orange or black.