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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was launched at a similar time to the TL100 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS1 matches up vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung TL100

 TS1 TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic TS1

 TL100 TS1 

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL100

 TS1 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 comes with outer dimensions 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 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS1 compared to the TL100.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and TL100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and TL100.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
61
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung TL100
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT1 ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
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 189g (0.42 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $22