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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was launched 5 years after the SL202 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS6 grades versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung SL202

 TS6 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic TS6

 SL202 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung SL202

 TS6 SL202 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS6 vs the SL202.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and SL202.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS6 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher TS6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
72
great battery (370 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
52
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
27
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung SL202
Also called Lumix DMC-FT6 PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.47 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
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 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $140