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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 grades vs the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung WB350F

 FH2 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FH2

 WB350F FH2 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung WB350F

 FH2 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH2 compared to the WB350F.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and WB350F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung WB350F
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 270 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $260