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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 6 months after the WB210 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH6 matches up versus the WB210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung WB210

 FH6 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kClearer display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FH6

 WB210 FH6 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB210

 FH6 WB210 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 features physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FH6 compared to the WB210.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and WB210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
Samsung WB210 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than average (119 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
supports focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (174g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 174g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $129 $279