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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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 TS25 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 12 months before the WB35F so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS25 scores versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung WB35F

 TS25 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic TS25

 WB35F TS25 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB35F

 TS25 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 versus the WB35F.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (144g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors (144g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung WB35F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $130