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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was introduced 7 months after the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS5 scores versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung WB800F

 TS5 WB800F 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2013More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic TS5

 WB800F TS5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB800F

 TS5 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has got physical 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) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS5 vs the WB800F.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and WB800F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger TS5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
72
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (218g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Samsung WB800F
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-12 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $300