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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced within a month of the WB700 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH2 matches up vs the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung WB700

 FH2 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic FH2

 WB700 FH2 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung WB700

 FH2 WB700 
IntroducedJanuary 2011December 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outside measurements 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 WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 against the WB700.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and WB700.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Samsung WB700
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
72
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung WB700
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $300