Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Samsung WB250F
ZS1 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic ZS1
WB250F | ZS1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Samsung WB250F
ZS1 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS1 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |