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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out 18 months before the WB210 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH1 matches up versus the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung WB210

 FH1 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FH1

 WB210 FH1 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung WB210

 FH1 WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH1 versus the WB210.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and WB210.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (174g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (174g)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB210 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung WB210
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 163 gr (0.36 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $279