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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Renewed by Samsung NX20
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung NX11, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very comparable but the TS20 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS20 was brought out 14 months later than the NX11 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS20 matches up versus the NX11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung NX11

 TS20 NX11 
ReleasedJanuary 2012December 2010Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic TS20

 NX11 TS20 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung NX11

 TS20 NX11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS20 against the NX11.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and NX11 is 95 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and NX11.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS20 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS20 will produce greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TS20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
Samsung NX11 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery (400 shots)
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
24
has face detection autofocus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung NX11
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung NX11
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-31 2010-12-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
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