Panasonic LZ40 vs Samsung WB250F

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the LZ40 scores vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LZ40 and Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ40 versus the WB250F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and WB250F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer LZ40 will have a benefit in sensor tech.