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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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 January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was manufactured 3 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS6 scores vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung MV800

 TS6 MV800 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2011More recent by 41 months

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Panasonic TS6

 MV800 TS6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung MV800

 TS6 MV800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS6 versus the MV800.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and MV800 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and MV800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TS6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (121g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung MV800 Sports photography highlights
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
72
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Samsung MV800
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung MV800 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung MV800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung MV800
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung MV800
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-09-01
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Micro SD
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $499