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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was released 3 years before the WB150F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS1 matches up vs the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung WB150F

 TS1 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Panasonic TS1

 WB150F TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 35 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB150F

 TS1 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS1 and the WB150F.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and WB150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB150F to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
Samsung WB150F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography info
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB150F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung WB150F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung WB150F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" 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 ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $380 $230