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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS6 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS6 matches up versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung WB250F

 TS6 WB250F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS6

 WB250F TS6 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB250F

 TS6 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 provides exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS6 compared to the WB250F.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TS6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
37
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
73
great battery life (370 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung WB250F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $250