Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 23 months earlier than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS10 scores against the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS10 vs Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TS10 against the WB850F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and WB850F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.