Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL820
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as IT100
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung SL820, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TS10 was brought out 12 months after the SL820 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS10 matches up versus the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung SL820
| TS10 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic TS10
| SL820 | TS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung SL820
| TS10 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS10 compared to the SL820.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and SL820.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer TS10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Samsung SL820 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT10 | IT100 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-21 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 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 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $249 | $280 |