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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was announced very close to the WB250F so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS25 scores versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Samsung WB250F

 TS25 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic TS25

 WB250F TS25 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB250F

 TS25 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 features external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TS25 vs the WB250F.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and WB250F.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
70
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Samsung WB250F
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos -
Style 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
Launch price $180 $250