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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS1 versus Samsung WB700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the WB700 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS1 matches up versus the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Samsung WB700

 TS1 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic TS1

 WB700 TS1 
RevealedDecember 2010January 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB700

 TS1 WB700 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 features 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 WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS1 versus the WB700.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and WB700.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
decent MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Samsung WB700 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Samsung WB700
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $300