Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
91 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
48
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
48
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Superseded the Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014
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On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS5 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| TS5 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic TS5
| Galaxy Camera 2 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
| TS5 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | January 2014 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 against the Galaxy Camera 2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and Galaxy Camera 2.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
great battery pack (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283 grams)
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lighter than average (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-07-12 | 2014-01-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 283g (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 370 photos | 400 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BCM13 | Built-in |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $350 | $400 |