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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
47
Overall
38

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was brought out 24 months later than the TL350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS4 grades vs the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung TL350

 TS4 TL350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Panasonic TS4

 TL350 TS4 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung TL350

 TS4 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 comes with 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 TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS4 against the TL350.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and TL350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and TL350.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS4 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
Samsung TL350 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
Samsung TL350 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
66
good battery power (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung TL350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung TL350
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 WB2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $400