Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB850F
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Released July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TS5 was released 19 months after the WB850F which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS5 grades versus the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Samsung WB850F
TS5 | WB850F | |||
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Released | July 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic TS5
WB850F | TS5 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung WB850F
TS5 | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS5 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS5 and the WB850F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and WB850F.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TS5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Samsung WB850F |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-07-12 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $350 | $599 |