Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung WB700
TS2 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic TS2
WB700 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB700
TS2 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Samsung WB700 | |
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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 |