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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
Samsung WB700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung WB700

 TS5 WB700 
IntroducedJuly 2013December 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic TS5

 WB700 TS5 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB700

 TS5 WB700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
32
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Landscape photography camera
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung WB700
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