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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was introduced 13 months later than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS6 matches up vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung WB35F

 TS6 WB35F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic TS6

 WB35F TS6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB35F

 TS6 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS6 and the WB35F.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WB35F.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
72
great battery power (370 shots)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography information
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung WB35F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 form Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $130