Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung MV800

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung MV800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was brought out 23 months after the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS5 grades versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS5 against the MV800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and MV800.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.