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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 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 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 4 years after the TL100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS25 scores against the TL100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung TL100

 TS25 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic TS25

 TL100 TS25 

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung TL100

 TS25 TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS25 versus the TL100.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and TL100.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger TS25 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL100 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT25 ST50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
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) 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 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 gr (0.32 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 shots -
Style of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $22