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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was released 17 months after the MV800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS25 matches up against the MV800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung MV800

 TS25 MV800 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic TS25

 MV800 TS25 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung MV800

 TS25 MV800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 compared to the MV800.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and MV800.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS25 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
Samsung MV800 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung MV800
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $499