• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 270.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-TS1 advantages over Samsung ST200F

  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Samsung ST200F advantages over Panasonic DMC-TS1

  • Less expensive
    $199 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    270 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W170

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Sony DSC-W170
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • HDMI out
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Samsung ST200F
Sony DSC-W170
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon SD970 IS

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Canon SD970 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
Samsung ST200F
Canon SD970 IS
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS2

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Panasonic DMC-TS2
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
Samsung ST200F
Panasonic DMC-TS2
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Canon 130 IS
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Samsung ST200F
Canon 130 IS
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Samsung WB30F

Panasonic DMC-TS1
Samsung WB30F
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Samsung ST200F
Samsung WB30F
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
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