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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was released 12 months earlier than the WB2200F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS25 scores vs the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB2200F

 ZS25 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Panasonic ZS25

 WB2200F ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB2200F

 ZS25 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS25 versus the WB2200F.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and WB2200F is 93 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and WB2200F.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography factors
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
25
reasonably wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (708 grams)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB2200F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung WB2200F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 193 grams (0.43 lbs) 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $599