Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Updated by Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

The TS5 was released 7 months after the EX2F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS5 matches up vs the EX2F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung EX2F
TS5 | EX2F | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | December 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic TS5
EX2F | TS5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung EX2F
TS5 | EX2F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS5 vs the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and EX2F.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic TS5 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung EX2F |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-07-12 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 294 grams (0.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $350 | $478 |