Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 with Samsung TL500 Overview
Let's compare Samsung TL500 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras.
Samsung TL500 was released in 2010, and Panasonic S2 in 2012.
Lumix DMC-S2 is newer, which is a plus. TL500 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of TL500 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-S2. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Lumix DMC-S2), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Panasonic S2, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Samsung TL500 has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Samsung TL500 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
TL500 |
Lumix DMC-S2 |
| Brand |
Samsung
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Panasonic
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| Model |
TL500 |
Lumix DMC-S2 |
| Announced |
July, 2010 |
January, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
5 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
614k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
23 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
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0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/8 sec |
1/8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/1500 sec |
1/1600 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
n/a fps |
2.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
5.20 |
3.30 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/1.7 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
7.53 x 5.64 mm |
6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Sensor Area |
42.5 mm² |
27.7 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
10 MP |
14 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3648 x 2736 |
4320 x 3240 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
80 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
640 x 480 |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
H.264 |
Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
280 shots |
| Battery Type |
|
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
SLB-07A |
|
| Physical |
| Weight |
386 g |
112 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
114 x 63 x 29 mm |
98 x 57 x 21 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC, internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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