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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH7 matches up vs the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung WB35F

 FH7 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Panasonic FH7

 WB35F FH7 
LaunchedJanuary 2014September 2011Fresher by 28 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB35F

 FH7 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung WB35F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH7 against the WB35F.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and WB35F.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (194g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
42
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB35F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung WB35F
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $130