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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was unveiled very close to the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XS1 grades versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Samsung WB250F

 XS1 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic XS1

 WB250F XS1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB250F

 XS1 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic XS1 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the XS1 vs the WB250F.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and WB250F is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and WB250F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
38
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $250