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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung WB50F

 TS4 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic TS4

 WB50F TS4 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB50F

 TS4 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB50F Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
66
great battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (207g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung WB50F
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