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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS20 matches up vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung SL202

 TS20 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic TS20

 SL202 TS20 

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung SL202

 TS20 SL202 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS20 and the SL202.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and SL202.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to render extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TS20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
27
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung SL202
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 PL50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $179 $140