Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(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

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FH22 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FH22 grades vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung WB250F
FH22 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FH22
WB250F | FH22 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung WB250F
FH22 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH22 compared to the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and WB250F.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung WB250F |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $250 |