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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS1 was introduced 3 years before the WB210 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS1 grades vs the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung WB210

 TS1 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic TS1

 WB210 TS1 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB210

 TS1 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS1 versus the WB210.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Samsung WB210
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB210 Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (174g)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung WB210
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $279