Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung SL102
TS20 | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic TS20
SL102 | TS20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung SL102
TS20 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |