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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB1000
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL320, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was introduced very close to the TL320 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS1 matches up against the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung TL320

 TS1 TL320 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic TS1

 TL320 TS1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL320

 TS1 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 features external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TS1 vs the TL320.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and TL320 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and TL320.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL320 Sports photography factors
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Samsung TL320
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung TL320
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 WB1000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-27 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 189g (0.42 lbs) -
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $380