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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
44 Overall
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS30
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was brought out within a month of the WB250F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS25 scores vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB250F

          

          

            
 ZS25 WB250F 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 WB250F ZS25 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB250F

          

          

            
 ZS25 WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS25 vs the WB250F.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and WB250F.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
31
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
35
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than others in class (193 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
44
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery (260 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
51
 amazing zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
69
 lighter than others in class (193g)
 supports touch to focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (226g)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (432mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
43
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
33
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (193 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic jack
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung WB250F
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $250