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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung TL220, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was released 6 months after the TL220 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS2 scores against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung TL220

 TS2 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Panasonic TS2

 TL220 TS2 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung TL220

 TS2 TL220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 has got exterior 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 TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS2 compared to the TL220.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
features touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung TL220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung TL220
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 ST500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-26 2009-08-13
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest 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 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $90