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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LS5 was introduced 2 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LS5 scores versus the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Samsung TL100

 LS5 TL100 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic LS5

 TL100 LS5 

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Samsung TL100

 LS5 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the LS5 compared to the TL100.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and TL100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LS5 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern LS5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LS5
Street photography with Samsung TL100
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (126g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (219g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
36
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (219g)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Samsung TL100
Alternate name - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 160 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $294 $22