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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 11 months prior to the ST150F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS20 scores against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung ST150F

 TS20 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Panasonic TS20

 ST150F TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung ST150F

 TS20 ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 has outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS20 versus the ST150F.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and ST150F.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older TS20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung ST150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung ST150F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $179 $300