Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung WB50F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS5 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the WB50F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS5 matches up versus the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung WB50F
TS5 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic TS5
WB50F | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB50F
TS5 | WB50F | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS5 and the WB50F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WB50F.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung WB50F |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-07-12 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 207g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $350 | $180 |