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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS10 versus Samsung SL102, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was announced 13 months later than the SL102 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS10 scores versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung SL102

 TS10 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic TS10

 SL102 TS10 

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung SL102

 TS10 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 features external 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 SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS10 versus the SL102.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and SL102.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern TS10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 ES55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-21 2009-01-08
Physical type 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $130