Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung WB250F

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was announced 4 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ80 grades versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ80 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FZ80 vs the WB250F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and WB250F is 63 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and WB250F.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 provides an edge in sensor tech.