Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung WB250F
| FX90 | WB250F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FX90
| WB250F | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung WB250F
| FX90 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung 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 |