Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
- Replacement is Panasonic TS3
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung SL102
TS2 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic TS2
SL102 | TS2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL102
TS2 | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |