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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung WB50F

 TS5 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic TS5

 WB50F TS5 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB50F

 TS5 WB50F 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and WB50F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
32
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
Samsung WB50F Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
72
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (207 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
52
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung WB50F
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