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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched 11 months prior to the WB800F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS4 grades versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung WB800F

 TS4 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic TS4

 WB800F TS4 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB800F

 TS4 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 offers outside measurements 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 WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 against the WB800F.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery (310 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung WB800F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung WB800F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Body design 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 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $300