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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB850F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS25 matches up against the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung WB850F

 FS25 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic FS25

 WB850F FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB850F

 FS25 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 vs the WB850F.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and WB850F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
Samsung WB850F Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
34
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung WB850F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-27 2012-01-09
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $599