Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Superseded the Panasonic TS1
- Successor is Panasonic TS3
(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
- Released January 2013
Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS2 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TS2 was brought out 3 years before the WB250F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS2 matches up versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung WB250F
TS2 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS2
WB250F | TS2 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 35 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB250F
TS2 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS2 versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS2 and the WB250F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and WB250F.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged TS2 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung WB250F |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 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 file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 226 grams (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 All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $250 |