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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and WB250F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The ZS1 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB250F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS1 grades versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Samsung WB250F

 ZS1 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic ZS1

 WB250F ZS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB250F

 ZS1 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS1 features outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 compared to the WB250F.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and WB250F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB250F will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
25
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Samsung WB250F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229 gr (0.50 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $250