Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F
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92 Imaging
39 Features
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F 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
- Launched January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Samsung WB800F
ZS25 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Panasonic ZS25
WB800F | ZS25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Samsung WB800F
ZS25 | WB800F | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |