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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung TL100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 4 years after the TL100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the TS5 scores against the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung TL100

 TS5 TL100 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic TS5

 TL100 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung TL100

 TS5 TL100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 features outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 against the TL100.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and TL100.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TS5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (219 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
52
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
Samsung TL100 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (219 grams)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Samsung TL100
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 ST50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-12 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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 214 gr (0.47 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $22