Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic TS3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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung WB250F
TS4 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS4
WB250F | TS4 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB250F
TS4 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |