Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung NX2000

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung NX2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TS20 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TS20 was revealed 22 months before the NX2000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS20 scores versus the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 compared to the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and NX2000 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and NX2000.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS20 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.