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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was introduced 9 months after the HZ10W so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS2 scores vs the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TS2 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic TS2

 HZ10W TS2 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung HZ10W

 TS2 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS2 vs the HZ10W.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TS2 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-26 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $300