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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was announced 6 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS1 scores versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung WB35F

 TS1 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic TS1

 WB35F TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB35F

 TS1 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS1 against the WB35F.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and WB35F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-27 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $130