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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WB35F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS25 scores versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung WB35F

 FS25 WB35F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FS25

 WB35F FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB35F

 FS25 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS25 and the WB35F.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and WB35F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m -
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $230 $130