Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1/Panasonic-TS1-front.jpg)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Updated by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2010
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The TS1 was announced 18 months prior to the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS1 grades vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung PL200
TS1 | PL200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic TS1
PL200 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung PL200
TS1 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 has physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 against the PL200.
![Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1-vs-Samsung-PL200-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1-vs-Samsung-PL200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and PL200.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1-vs-Samsung-PL200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS1-vs-Samsung-PL200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung PL200 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $380 | $0 |