Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB250F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 9 months before the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ150 scores against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 features outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ150 vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ150 versus the WB250F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FZ150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.