Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 24 months before the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH25 grades vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 versus the WB30F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and WB30F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.