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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS20 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the WB35F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS20 matches up vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung WB35F

 TS20 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic TS20

 WB35F TS20 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB35F

 TS20 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS20 against the WB35F.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older TS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
70
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung WB35F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $130