Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Introduced January 2009
(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
- Announced January 2013

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FZ28 was released 5 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ28 grades vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung WB250F
FZ28 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FZ28
WB250F | FZ28 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung WB250F
FZ28 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has got outside dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 against the WB250F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and WB250F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and WB250F.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 lb) | 226g (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 27 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 79 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $250 |