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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS4 matches up vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung WB250F

 TS4 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS4

 WB250F TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB250F

 TS4 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TS4 versus the WB250F.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and WB250F.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB250F to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
66
better than average battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung WB250F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $250