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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ10 matches up vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Samsung WB250F

 SZ10 WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic SZ10

 WB250F SZ10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB250F

 SZ10 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB250F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 and the WB250F.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SZ10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow fps (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.4 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 gr (0.39 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $250