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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 12 months earlier than the WB850F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH25 scores vs the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung WB850F

 FH25 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic FH25

 WB850F FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB850F

 FH25 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical dimensions 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH25 and the WB850F.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and WB850F.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB850F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung WB850F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Screen LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $599