Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung WB700

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed 11 months before the WB700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH20 matches up vs the WB700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH20 and the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and WB700.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH20 will be behind in sensor innovation.