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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Samsung WB250F

 ZS60 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic ZS60

 WB250F ZS60 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB250F

 ZS60 WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (282 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
74
lighter than competition (282g)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
59
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Samsung WB250F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 282g (0.62 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 109 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $248 $250