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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB35F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was introduced 5 years prior to the WB35F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS2 scores versus the WB35F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung WB35F

 TS2 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic TS2

 WB35F TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB35F

 TS2 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS2 and the WB35F.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and WB35F.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung WB35F
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $130