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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was revealed 18 months after the WB210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS25 scores against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB210

 ZS25 WB210 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution460k1kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic ZS25

 WB210 ZS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB210

 ZS25 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and WB210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS25 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
31
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (193g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (193g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
has focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung WB210
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $279