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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS20 grades versus the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS20 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic TS20

 Galaxy Camera TS20 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TS20 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS20 against the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others (142g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
37
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than others in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 Wi-Fi
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-31 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 life 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $179 $450