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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was manufactured 14 months prior to the WB250F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 3D1 grades vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung WB250F

 3D1 WB250F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic 3D1

 WB250F 3D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB250F

 3D1 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 versus the WB250F.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and WB250F.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
26
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
59
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $670 $250