Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic TS3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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Samsung TL320. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung TL320
TS4 | TL320 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic TS4
TL320 | TS4 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung TL320
TS4 | TL320 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and TL320 is 92 and 98 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung TL320 | |
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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 |