• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Samsung WB2100 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Samsung WB2100

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 56 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    319g vs 503g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

User reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Panasonic TS7

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Nikon L820

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L820
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 1080p video
Panasonic TS7
Nikon L820
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon L830

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L830
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
Panasonic TS7
Nikon L830
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Samsung WB2100
Fujifilm S8600
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm S8600
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon L840

Samsung WB2100
Nikon L840
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out
Panasonic TS7
Nikon L840
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • NFC

Compared to Nikon B500

Samsung WB2100
Nikon B500
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Bluetooth
Panasonic TS7
Nikon B500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
Compare Other Cameras?