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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 24 months prior to the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH25 grades against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung WB250F

 FH25 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FH25

 WB250F FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB250F

 FH25 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 features outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH25 vs the WB250F.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and WB250F.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung WB250F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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 All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $250