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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(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
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
  • Announced January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Samsung WB250F

 FZ40 WB250F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FZ40

 WB250F FZ40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB250F

 FZ40 WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and WB250F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (494g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ40
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
23
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (494 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Samsung WB250F
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
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