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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was released 23 months prior to the WB250F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS10 scores against the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Samsung WB250F

 ZS10 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic ZS10

 WB250F ZS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung WB250F

 ZS10 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS10 versus the WB250F.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WB250F.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The older ZS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
46
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
34
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Samsung WB250F
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-25 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Battery life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $250