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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB210, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 3 years after the WB210 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS6 matches up versus the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung WB210

 TS6 WB210 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 43 months
Display resolution460k1kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic TS6

 WB210 TS6 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB210

 TS6 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TS6 compared to the WB210.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WB210 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and WB210.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent TS6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography highlights
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (174g)
has touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
great battery life (370 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Samsung WB210 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung WB210
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-07-19
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 174 gr (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $279