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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 4 years after the WB700 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS6 scores versus the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung WB700

 TS6 WB700 
ReleasedJanuary 2015December 2010Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic TS6

 WB700 TS6 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB700

 TS6 WB700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 features external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TS6 and the WB700.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and WB700.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger TS6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
73
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung WB700
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $300