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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung PL200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 19 months later than the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS20 scores against the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung PL200

 TS20 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic TS20

 PL200 TS20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung PL200

 TS20 PL200 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 offers 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) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS20 against the PL200.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TS20 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung PL200
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $0