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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung PL200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 14 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS3 scores versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung PL200

 TS3 PL200 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic TS3

 PL200 TS3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung PL200

 TS3 PL200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 has outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TS3 versus the PL200.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and PL200.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger TS3 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung PL200
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung PL200
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $0