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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was revealed 7 months after the WB250F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS5 grades vs the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung WB250F

 TS5 WB250F 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS5

 WB250F TS5 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB250F

 TS5 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 has exterior measurements 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 WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS5 compared to the WB250F.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and WB250F.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
52
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Samsung WB250F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $250