Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Revealed July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Superseded the Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced December 2010
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung WB700, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS5 was manufactured 2 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS5 scores vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung WB700
TS5 | WB700 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | December 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic TS5
WB700 | TS5 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 460k | Crisper display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB700
TS5 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 against the WB700.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and WB700.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung WB700 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-07-12 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $300 |