Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Released July 2013
(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
- Released January 2013
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ70 was released 7 months later than the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ70 matches up versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Samsung WB250F
| FZ70 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic FZ70
| WB250F | FZ70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB250F
| FZ70 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 and Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the WB250F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and WB250F is 63 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and WB250F.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FZ70 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Samsung WB250F |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 606g (1.34 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 171 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $300 | $250 |