Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung EX2F
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
34
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
- New Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Revealed December 2012
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Here, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the TS4 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe TS4 was revealed 10 months before the EX2F so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS4 matches up vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung EX2F
| TS4 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic TS4
| EX2F | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | December 2012 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 10 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung EX2F
| TS4 | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TS4 against the EX2F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and EX2F is 92 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and EX2F.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The TS4 includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged TS4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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better than average battery pack (310 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
Samsung EX2F Vlogging factors
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung EX2F |
| Other name | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-31 | 2012-12-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 197g (0.43 lb) | 294g (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 48 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $399 | $478 |