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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung SL202

 TS5 SL202 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic TS5

 SL202 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung SL202

 TS5 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
52
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
27
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Samsung SL202
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT5 PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-12 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $140