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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 FH7 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was brought out 2 months after the WB210 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH7 matches up against the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung WB210

 FH7 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Panasonic FH7

 WB210 FH7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB210

 FH7 WB210 
ReleasedSeptember 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 versus the WB210.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH7 and WB210.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB210 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average in class (126g)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung WB210
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 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 sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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), 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)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $149 $279