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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was released very close to the WB30F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the FH10 matches up vs the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung WB30F

 FH10 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic FH10

 WB30F FH10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB30F

 FH10 WB30F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 and the WB30F.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and WB30F is 97 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and WB30F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
Samsung WB30F Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Samsung WB30F
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (128g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
Samsung WB30F Vlogging info
31
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung WB30F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 260 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $110 $180