Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FS25 was revealed 3 years before the WB210 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FS25 matches up versus the WB210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung WB210
FS25 | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FS25
WB210 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB210
FS25 | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FS25 versus the WB210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and WB210.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB210 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 lb) | 174 grams (0.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $230 | $279 |