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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH20 grades versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung WB250F

 FH20 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FH20

 WB250F FH20 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB250F

 FH20 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 has outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH20 against the WB250F.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and WB250F.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Samsung WB250F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $250