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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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 FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced 3 years prior to the WB250F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ35 scores against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Samsung WB250F

 FZ35 WB250F 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FZ35

 WB250F FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB250F

 FZ35 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 vs the WB250F.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and WB250F is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
41
manual focus
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
26
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Samsung WB250F
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 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 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 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $999 $250