Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty close but the TS20 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS20 was brought out 16 months before the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS20 scores against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 offers outside 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 NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS20 versus the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and Galaxy NX is 95 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS20 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TS20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.