Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung WB700

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was announced 9 months after the WB700 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH7 scores versus the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH7 against the WB700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and WB700.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.