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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 4 years before the WB350F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FH25 scores vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung WB350F

 FH25 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FH25

 WB350F FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB350F

 FH25 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 has external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH25 compared to the WB350F.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WB350F.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (276 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
34
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (276g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung WB350F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 159g (0.35 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Battery life 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $260