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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Samsung WB350F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB350F

 ZS25 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic ZS25

 WB350F ZS25 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB350F

 ZS25 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (276g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
34
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung WB350F
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