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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 18 months later than the WB210 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH10 grades vs the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung WB210

 FH10 WB210 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FH10

 WB210 FH10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB210

 FH10 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 compared to the WB210.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WB210 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent FH10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Samsung WB210 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (174g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (174 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $279