Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS60 was revealed 3 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS60 matches up against the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS60 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS60 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS60 versus the WB250F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS60 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher ZS60 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.