Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung NX300 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS6 has external dimensions of 110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries). Samsung NX300 has external dimensions of 122 x 64 x 41 mm (4.8 x 2.52 x 1.61″) and weighs 331 g (0.73 lb / 11.68 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS6 and the Samsung NX300. Panasonic TS6 is 12mm narrower and 12mm thinner than Samsung NX300 but it is also 3mm taller. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Panasonic TS6 has a built-in lens but Samsung NX300 doesn't. Once you put a lens on NX300, its thickness will increase significantly.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS6 and Samsung NX300.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic TS6 is significantly lighter (117g ) than the Samsung NX300 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on NX300, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the NX300.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung NX300's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS6's 3 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Samsung NX300 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic TS6 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to NX300.