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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS2 was brought out 11 months before the WB700 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS2 grades vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung WB700

 TS2 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic TS2

 WB700 TS2 
IntroducedDecember 2010January 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB700

 TS2 WB700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS2 and the WB700.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and WB700.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older TS2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
Samsung WB700 Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung WB700
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-26 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $300