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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS6 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 2 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS6 grades vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung WB800F

 TS6 WB800F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic TS6

 WB800F TS6 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB800F

 TS6 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS6 versus the WB800F.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TS6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
73
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Samsung WB800F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $300