Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB250F
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
40
Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Successor is Panasonic LZ30
Samsung WB250F
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LZ20 matches up versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Samsung WB250F
| LZ20 | WB250F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic LZ20
| WB250F | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Samsung WB250F
| LZ20 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2012 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 versus the WB250F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and WB250F is 71 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and WB250F.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
good battery (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (499g)
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Samsung WB250F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Samsung WB250F |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-07-18 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 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 | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $250 | $250 |