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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 4 years earlier than the WB35F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH25 grades vs the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung WB35F

 FH25 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FH25

 WB35F FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB35F

 FH25 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 against the WB35F.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and WB35F.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung WB35F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $130