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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched 3 years prior to the WB800F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS2 grades versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Samsung WB800F

 TS2 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic TS2

 WB800F TS2 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB800F

 TS2 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 enjoys 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) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS2 against the WB800F.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS2 and WB800F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
35
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Samsung WB800F
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-26 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 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 format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $300