Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- New Model is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is EX1

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty close but the TS1 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The TS1 was released 17 months prior to the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS1 matches up against the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung TL500
TS1 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic TS1
TL500 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL500
TS1 | TL500 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS1 vs the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and TL500.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TS1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Samsung TL500 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | EX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $380 | $527 |