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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS20 grades versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung SL102

 TS20 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic TS20

 SL102 TS20 

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung SL102

 TS20 SL102 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has got outer 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 SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS20 against the SL102.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and SL102.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TS20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung SL102
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 ES55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-31 2009-01-08
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $130