Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Replacement is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2014

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TS4 was revealed 23 months before the WB50F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS4 scores versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung WB50F
TS4 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic TS4
WB50F | TS4 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB50F
TS4 | WB50F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys outer 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 WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 and the WB50F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and WB50F.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB50F to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung WB50F |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-31 | 2014-01-07 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lb) | 207 grams (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $180 |