Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB850F

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS25 vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was announced 13 months after the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS25 grades vs the WB850F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS25 versus the WB850F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and WB850F.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS25 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.