Panasonic ZS5 vs Samsung WB250F

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS5 matches up vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS5 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS5 versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS5 versus the WB250F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and WB250F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older ZS5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.