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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung WB250F
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX700 was launched 3 years prior to the WB250F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FX700 scores vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung WB250F

 FX700 WB250F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FX700

 WB250F FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB250F

 FX700 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FX700 and the WB250F.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and WB250F.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
69
lighter than others (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176g (0.39 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $250