Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2011
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH20 was released 18 months before the WB210 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH20 scores versus the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung WB210
FH20 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 1k | Sharper display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FH20
WB210 | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB210
FH20 | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FH20 against the WB210.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and WB210.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung WB210 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 lb) | 174 gr (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $179 | $279 |