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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was launched 6 months earlier than the WB210 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FH25 matches up versus the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung WB210

 FH25 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FH25

 WB210 FH25 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB210

 FH25 WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FH25 vs the WB210.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and WB210.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Samsung WB210 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (174g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
Samsung WB210 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung WB210
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $279