Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(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 FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe FZ40 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB250F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ40 scores vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung WB250F
FZ40 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FZ40
WB250F | FZ40 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB250F
FZ40 | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 comes with outer dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ40 versus the WB250F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and WB250F is 68 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and WB250F.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Samsung WB250F |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" 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 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $420 | $250 |