Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB250F

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was brought out 17 months before the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS7 scores versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS7 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS7 against the WB250F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS7 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and WB250F.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS7 will be behind in sensor innovation.