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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung ST65, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was brought out 13 months after the ST65 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TS20 scores against the ST65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung ST65

 TS20 ST65 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Panasonic TS20

 ST65 TS20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung ST65

 TS20 ST65 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung ST65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS20 compared to the ST65.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and ST65 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and ST65.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TS20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
Samsung ST65 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Samsung ST65 Travel photography info
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung ST65
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung ST65
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung ST65
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-31 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Retail price $179 $130