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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed December 2010
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 8 months later than the WB700 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS3 matches up vs the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Samsung WB700

 TS3 WB700 
RevealedAugust 2011December 2010Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic TS3

 WB700 TS3 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB700

 TS3 WB700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS3 compared to the WB700.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and WB700.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent TS3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
63
great battery pack (310 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Samsung WB700
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Samsung WB700
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $300