Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB700

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was brought out 14 months later than the WB700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS4 scores versus the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 against the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.