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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The TS20 was brought out 10 months earlier than the EX2F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS20 scores versus the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung EX2F

 TS20 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic TS20

 EX2F TS20 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2012Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung EX2F

 TS20 EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 vs the EX2F.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and EX2F.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS20 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
Samsung EX2F Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (294g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
71
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (294g)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung EX2F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung EX2F
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-31 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $179 $478