Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung WB350F

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB350F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH1 grades against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH1 compared to the WB350F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.