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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F 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 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
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was unveiled very close to the WB800F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS25 matches up versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung WB800F

 TS25 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic TS25

 WB800F TS25 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB800F

 TS25 WB800F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has got outer measurements 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 WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS25 versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS25 and the WB800F.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than average (144g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
70
lighter than average (144 grams)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung WB800F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $300