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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was released very close to the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ3 grades versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Samsung WB250F

 SZ3 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic SZ3

 WB250F SZ3 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB250F

 SZ3 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ3 and the WB250F.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and WB250F.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ3 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $250