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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was launched 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS3 matches up against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung TL100

 TS3 TL100 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic TS3

 TL100 TS3 

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung TL100

 TS3 TL100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung TL100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS3 versus the TL100.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger TS3 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography info
Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
63
good battery (310 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
48
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung TL100
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 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
AEB
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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.43 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $22