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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was manufactured 6 years before the WB350F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS25 scores against the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung WB350F

 FS25 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FS25

 WB350F FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB350F

 FS25 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS25 compared to the WB350F.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and WB350F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
Samsung WB350F Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
32
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Samsung WB350F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2014-01-07
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $260