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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1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
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung WB250F

 TS2 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS2

 WB250F TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB250F

 TS2 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung WB250F
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