Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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" 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
- Launched January 2013
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS25 was launched 5 years prior to the WB250F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS25 grades versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung WB250F
FS25 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FS25
WB250F | FS25 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB250F
FS25 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FS25 versus the WB250F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and WB250F.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 148g (0.33 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $230 | $250 |