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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was launched 12 months prior to the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH6 matches up against the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung WB250F

 FH6 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FH6

 WB250F FH6 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB250F

 FH6 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has got external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 versus the WB250F.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
71
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than average (119 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 280 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $129 $250