Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 4 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS5 matches up against the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS5 and the SL202.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and SL202.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TS5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.