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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was announced 3 years after the PL200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS5 grades vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung PL200

 TS5 PL200 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Panasonic TS5

 PL200 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung PL200

 TS5 PL200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS5 vs the PL200.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and PL200.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TS5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
72
good battery power (370 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung PL200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Samsung PL200
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-12 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 214g (0.47 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" 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 370 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $0