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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS3 was announced 3 years prior to the WB35F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS3 grades versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung WB35F

 TS3 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic TS3

 WB35F TS3 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB35F

 TS3 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 offers external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TS3 compared to the WB35F.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WB35F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and WB35F.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (310 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung WB35F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 310 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $380 $130