Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB750

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic TS1 vs Samsung WB750, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was manufactured 3 years prior to the WB750 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS1 scores against the WB750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Samsung WB750. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS1 versus the WB750.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and WB750 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and WB750.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB750 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.