Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL820
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39 Features
28 Overall
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34 Features
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL820, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS25 was brought out 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS25 matches up vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung SL820
| TS25 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic TS25
| SL820 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung SL820
| TS25 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS25 and the SL820.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and SL820.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TS25 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT25 | IT100 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $280 |