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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung TL350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was brought out very close to the TL350 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS2 scores versus the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung TL350

 TS2 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic TS2

 TL350 TS2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung TL350

 TS2 TL350 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung TL350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS2 vs the TL350.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and TL350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and TL350.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Samsung TL350
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography information
Samsung TL350 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Samsung TL350
67
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Samsung TL350 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung TL350
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung TL350
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 WB2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-26 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $400