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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was launched within a month of the WB800F so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS25 scores against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB800F

 ZS25 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic ZS25

 WB800F ZS25 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB800F

 ZS25 WB800F 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS25 versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS25 and the WB800F.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB800F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Samsung WB800F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 images -
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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $300