Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL820
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is IT100
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung SL820, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS5 grades vs the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung SL820
| TS5 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic TS5
| SL820 | TS5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung SL820
| TS5 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 has outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TS5 and the SL820.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and SL820.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | IT100 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-07-12 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.50 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Battery style | 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/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $350 | $280 |
