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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
Samsung EX2F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung EX2F

 TS5 EX2F 
LaunchedJuly 2013December 2012More modern by 7 months
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Panasonic TS5

 EX2F TS5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung EX2F

 TS5 EX2F 
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

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

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography factors
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
Samsung EX2F Travel photography advice
72
better than average battery power (370 shots)
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography factors
52
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (294g)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung EX2F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung EX2F
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