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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH7 scores against the WB350F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung WB350F

 FH7 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Panasonic FH7

 WB350F FH7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 28 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB350F

 FH7 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH7 vs the WB350F.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and WB350F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FH7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB350F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung WB350F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $260