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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was introduced 13 months after the WB350F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS6 matches up versus the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung WB350F

 TS6 WB350F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic TS6

 WB350F TS6 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB350F

 TS6 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 has external 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) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 versus the WB350F.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and WB350F.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TS6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
72
great battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (276g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung WB350F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $260