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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic S1 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was released 2 years after the TL100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1 scores against the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung TL100

 S1 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic S1

 TL100 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung TL100

 S1 TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1 and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1 against the TL100.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TL100.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1
Street photography with Samsung TL100
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (219g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (219g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 117g (0.26 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $269 $22