Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
(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
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Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX78 was unveiled 23 months before the WB250F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FX78 grades versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung WB250F
| FX78 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FX78
| WB250F | FX78 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung WB250F
| FX78 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX78 versus the WB250F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and WB250F.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung WB250F |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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), 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 200 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $210 | $250 |
