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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS10 grades against the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Samsung WB250F

 TS10 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS10

 WB250F TS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung WB250F

 TS10 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS10 and the WB250F.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and WB250F.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Samsung WB250F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $250