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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 7 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS20 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TS20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic TS20

 Galaxy Camera 4G TS20 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 TS20 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 has outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS20 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older TS20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life 250 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $550