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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung TL500

 TS1 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic TS1

 TL500 TS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL500

 TS1 TL500 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Samsung TL500
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (386g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography factors
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
64
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (386 grams)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung TL500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung TL500
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