Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL220
Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30
93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
31
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
Panasonic TS1
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Successor is Panasonic TS2
Samsung TL220
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST500
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Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe TS1 was launched 6 months before the TL220 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS1 grades vs the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung TL220
| TS1 | TL220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic TS1
| TL220 | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL220
| TS1 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS1 compared to the TL220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and TL220.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | ST500 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lb) | 169 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $380 | $90 |