Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB210

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was announced 6 months later than the WB210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FH8 matches up against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung WB210. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH8 against the WB210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and WB210.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.