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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is WB550
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS10 was revealed 12 months later than the HZ15W so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS10 matches up versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TS10 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic TS10

 HZ15W TS10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ15W

 TS10 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS10 vs the HZ15W.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and HZ15W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and HZ15W.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TS10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
61
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (249 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average (249g)
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung HZ15W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung HZ15W
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT10 WB550
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-21 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $330