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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was brought out 3 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS20 scores vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung TL100

 TS20 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic TS20

 TL100 TS20 

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung TL100

 TS20 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 vs the TL100.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and TL100.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TS20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Samsung TL100
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (219g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
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 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options 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
WB 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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $22