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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was manufactured at a similar time to the WB250F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the F5 scores against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung WB250F

 F5 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic F5

 WB250F F5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB250F

 F5 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

Look at the Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the F5 versus the WB250F.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and WB250F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
68
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $250