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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS10 matches up against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS10 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic TS10

 Galaxy Camera TS10 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS10 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS10 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS10 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TS10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
61
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (300g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
36
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name Lumix DMC-FT10 Wi-Fi
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-21 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $450