Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung PL200
TS3 | PL200 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic TS3
PL200 | TS3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung PL200
TS3 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |