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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung SL202, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS4 matches up vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung SL202

 TS4 SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic TS4

 SL202 TS4 

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung SL202

 TS4 SL202 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS4 compared to the SL202.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and SL202.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS4 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TS4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
66
great battery pack (310 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
27
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 PL50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-31 2009-02-17
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.60 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 310 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $140