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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was revealed 16 months prior to the WB250F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX90 scores vs the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB250F

 FX90 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FX90

 WB250F FX90 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB250F

 FX90 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FX90 versus the WB250F.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and WB250F.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
60
provides touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-26 2013-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $227 $250