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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was released 11 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS5 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TS5 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedJuly 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic TS5

 Galaxy Camera 3G TS5 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 TS5 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 has external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger TS5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
72
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
36
pretty wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-12 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $606