• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-TZ4 advantages over Samsung WB250F

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung WB250F advantages over Panasonic DMC-TZ4

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    432 mm vs 280 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    12 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    14.2 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ5

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Panasonic DMC-TZ5
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More dots on screen
Samsung WB250F
Panasonic DMC-TZ5
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Samsung HZ10W

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Samsung HZ10W
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus
Samsung WB250F
Samsung HZ10W
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out
Samsung WB250F
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Samsung WB150F

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Samsung WB150F
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive
Samsung WB250F
Samsung WB150F
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Panasonic DMC-TZ4
Panasonic ZS19
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
Samsung WB250F
Panasonic ZS19
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
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