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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WB350F making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH6 grades vs the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung WB350F

 FH6 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FH6

 WB350F FH6 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB350F

 FH6 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH6 versus the WB350F.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than competition (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography info
41
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery pack (280 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Samsung WB350F
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-09 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $129 $260