Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
TS20 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Panasonic TS20
Galaxy Camera 4G | TS20 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 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 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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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 |