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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL102, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was unveiled 13 months later than the SL102 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS2 grades versus the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung SL102

 TS2 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic TS2

 SL102 TS2 

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL102

 TS2 SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS2 compared to the SL102.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and SL102.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern TS2 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Samsung SL102
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
67
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
good max aperture (f)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT2 ES55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-26 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 188g (0.41 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $130