Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2014

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The ZS25 was released 12 months before the WB350F so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS25 grades versus the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB350F
ZS25 | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZS25
WB350F | ZS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB350F
ZS25 | WB350F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS25 features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS25 versus the WB350F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and WB350F.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older ZS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Samsung WB350F |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $260 |