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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS10 was revealed 6 months earlier than the PL200 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS10 grades versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung PL200

 TS10 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic TS10

 PL200 TS10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung PL200

 TS10 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 has got external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS10 compared to the PL200.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
61
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung PL200
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-21 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" 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
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $0