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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung WB210

 FH20 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kSharper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FH20

 WB210 FH20 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB210

 FH20 WB210 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Samsung WB210
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (174 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
Samsung WB210 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average (174g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung WB210
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