Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung WB850F

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.