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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced 12 months before the WB50F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS25 scores versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung WB50F

 TS25 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic TS25

 WB50F TS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB50F

 TS25 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 provides 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 WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS25 versus the WB50F.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and WB50F.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older TS25 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung WB50F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $180