Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung TL100
S1 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic S1
TL100 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung TL100
S1 | TL100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |