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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL820, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched 12 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS2 scores versus the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung SL820

 TS2 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic TS2

 SL820 TS2 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL820

 TS2 SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 features external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TS2 versus the SL820.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and SL820.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern TS2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2 IT100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-26 2009-02-17
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 4.50 m
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $280