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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung HZ10W, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 2 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS20 matches up vs the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TS20 HZ10W 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic TS20

 HZ10W TS20 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung HZ10W

 TS20 HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS20 compared to the HZ10W.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and HZ10W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TS20 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 WB500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-31 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $300