Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung WB250F

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released 24 months prior to the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH5 scores versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 against the WB250F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.