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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS25 matches up versus the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung PL200

 TS25 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic TS25

 PL200 TS25 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung PL200

 TS25 PL200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TS25 and the PL200.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and PL200.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TS25 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
70
lighter than competition (144g)
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung PL200
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $0