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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS20 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was revealed 11 months before the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS20 grades vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Samsung WB800F

 TS20 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic TS20

 WB800F TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB800F

 TS20 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS20 compared to the WB800F.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Samsung WB800F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $179 $300