Panasonic TS20 vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS20 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured about the same time to the WB850F so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS20 matches up versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS20 and the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and WB850F.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.