Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB850F
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Released January 2012
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS4 matches up versus the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung WB850F
| TS4 | WB850F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic TS4
| WB850F | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung WB850F
| TS4 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 provides external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS4 compared to the WB850F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WB850F.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Samsung WB850F Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
great battery (310 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung WB850F |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) | 250 grams (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $399 | $599 |
