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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was released 3 years after the TL100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS4 matches up against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung TL100

 TS4 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic TS4

 TL100 TS4 

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung TL100

 TS4 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 and the TL100.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and TL100.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
Samsung TL100 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
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good battery (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (219g)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (219g)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 ST50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
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
AE 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 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
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 All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $22