Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Older Model is Panasonic TS1
- Updated by Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Alternative Name is Wi-Fi

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic TS2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The TS2 was released 4 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS2 matches up against the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
TS2 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic TS2
Galaxy Camera | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
TS2 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS2 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS2 and the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TS2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT2 | Wi-Fi |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 300g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $450 |