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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
Samsung WB250F
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was introduced around the same time to the WB250F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the LZ30 scores against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Samsung WB250F

 LZ30 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic LZ30

 WB250F LZ30 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung WB250F

 LZ30 WB250F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 compared to the WB250F.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and WB250F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and WB250F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (552g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (552 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (552 grams)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 552g (1.22 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $230 $250