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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched 12 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS2 scores against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung SL202

 TS2 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic TS2

 SL202 TS2 

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL202

 TS2 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 provides 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 SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 and the SL202.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and SL202.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent TS2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung SL202
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 PL50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-26 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $140