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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 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 TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung TL220, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was manufactured 6 months after the TL220 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS10 grades vs the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung TL220

 TS10 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic TS10

 TL220 TS10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung TL220

 TS10 TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys exterior 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 TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS10 against the TL220.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and TL220.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
61
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 ST500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-21 2009-08-13
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $90