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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB50F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH25 grades versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung WB50F

 FH25 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Panasonic FH25

 WB50F FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB50F

 FH25 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys external 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 WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the WB50F.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and WB50F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
Samsung WB50F Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (207g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (207g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB50F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung WB50F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $180