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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ100 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was introduced 3 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ100 grades against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Samsung WB250F

 FZ100 WB250F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FZ100

 WB250F FZ100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung WB250F

 FZ100 WB250F 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 compared to the WB250F.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
54
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
36
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
59
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
64
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $250