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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was announced 2 years after the TL320 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS4 grades versus the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung TL320

 TS4 TL320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic TS4

 TL320 TS4 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung TL320

 TS4 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS4 vs the TL320.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and TL320.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer TS4 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
66
great battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
Samsung TL320 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung TL320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung TL320
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 WB1000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-31 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) -
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $380