Panasonic FZ300 vs Samsung WB250F

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was released 2 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ300 scores vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 versus the WB250F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ300 and WB250F is 59 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.